Pune's 134-year-old Ganesh Utsav concludes with state festival status

Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, has expressed gratitude to the citizens of Pune and Ganesh Mandal workers following the peaceful conclusion of the city’s 134-year-old Ganesh Utsav. He noted that the festival is a globally recognized symbol of Pune’s culture and identity, attracting devotees from both India and abroad.

Mohol highlighted that the Maharashtra government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has officially granted the Pune Ganesh Utsav the status of a state festival. This designation follows efforts by Pune MLA Hemant Rasne. The Minister emphasized that the active participation of the local community continues to enrich this long-standing tradition.