Dagdusheth Halwai Ganesh Mandal Installs Replica Of Himachal’s Jatoli Shiv Temple For This Ganeshotsav
Dagdusheth Halwai Ganesh Mandal Installs Replica Of Himachal's Jatoli Shiv Temple For This Ganeshotsav
Chetna Raja
The Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganesh Mandal has announced its theme for this year’s Ganeshotsav celebrations: a replica of the iconic Shri Shiva Temple from Jatoli, Himachal Pradesh.
The festivities will commence on September 7, 2024, with a procession of Shri Ganaraya starting from the Ganpati Temple in Peth at 8:30 am. The procession will proceed to the replica temple at the traditional site of Jai Ganesh Prangan opposite Shri Datta Temple.
The installation ceremony will take place at 11:11 am on September 7, under the auspicious hands of His Holiness Sri Gnanaraj Maharaj Manik Prabhu, Vedamurthy Shri Milind Rahurkar, and Vedamurthy Shri Nataraj Shastri.
The evening of September 7 will witness the grand inauguration of electric lighting at 7:00 pm by Hon. Muralidharji Mohol, Union Minister of State for Co-operation and Civil Aviation.
On September 8, Rishi Panchami, Atharvashirsha Pathan and Mahamangal Aarti will be performed at 6:00 am, followed by Sankhanad, Pranayama, and Mahaarti of Ganesha. Renowned literary poet Dr. Aruna Dhere will grace the occasion.
Ganesh Yaga will commence on September 7 at 1:00 pm and continue until September 11, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm daily. Sahastradharabhishekam, Laksarchana, and Ganesh Yag will also take place from September 12 to 14.
The mandal has planned an elaborate replica of the Shri Shiva Temple, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Himachal Pradesh. “Ganeshotsav is a time for spiritual reflection and community celebration. We’re proud to bring a piece of Himachal Pradesh to Pune,” said Mahesh Suryavanshi while speaking with Pune Pulse.
Devotees can participate in the festivities and experience the divine beauty of the Shri Shiva Temple replica.
