Maharashtra Govt Invites Ganesh Mandals For Statewide Ganeshutsav Competition; Entries Open Until August 25
Maharashtra Govt Invites Ganesh Mandals For Statewide Ganeshutsav Competition; Entries Open Until August 25
Pune, 22 August 2025: The Maharashtra State Excellent Public Ganeshotsav Mandal Competition, part of the state’s official Ganesh Mahotsav celebrations, is now accepting entries from registered and licensed public Ganesh Mandals until August 25. Cultural Affairs Minister Adv. Ashish Shelar has urged mandals across the state to participate in large numbers.
The competition is free of charge and will be conducted at three levels – state, district, and taluka. Applications can be submitted online via the dedicated portal [https://ganeshotsav.pldmka.co.in](https://ganeshotsav.pldmka.co.in) or through the official website of P. L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy [https://www.oldeshpandekalaacademy.org](https://www.oldeshpandekalaacademy.org). Winners will be honored with first place at the taluka level, and first, second, and third places at district and state levels.
In addition to the competition, devotees will have access to live online darshan of Ganesha idols from various public mandals and renowned temples across Maharashtra via the same portal. Citizens can also upload photographs of their home or public Ganesh celebrations for free publication on the platform.
“The participating mandals will be evaluated based on cultural activities, fort conservation, preservation of state and national monuments, social initiatives, promotion of indigenous games, health and education projects, women empowerment, science promotion through modern technology, eco-friendly idols, and pollution-free celebrations,” said Minal Joglekar, Director of P. L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy.
