Pune: Wakad, Pimple Saudagar, Rahatani Residents Enthusiastically Participate In 11th Utsav Shree Ganesh Cha Photo Contest 2025
Pune: Wakad, Pimple Saudagar, Rahatani Residents Enthusiastically Participate In 11th Utsav Shree Ganesh Cha Photo Contest 2025
Pune, October 12, 2025:Â The 11th edition of Utsav Shree Ganesh Cha Photo Contest 2025 witnessed an overwhelming response from residents across Wakad, Pimple Saudagar, Rahatani, and Sangvi. More than 1,000 people attended the grand event held at Tip Top International Hotel, Wakad, celebrating creativity and devotion through art and photography.
The event, sponsored by Rahul Kalate, was graced by several distinguished guests, including Vivek Patil, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Pimpri Chinchwad Police; Vitthal Joshi, SDO, Pune city, Pranali Harpude, Co-founder of Vesavar Art Gallery, Pune; and jury members Shraddha Deshmukh, Darshana Mali, Rajani Meshram, Renuka Suryavanshi (Editor, Pune Pulse), Ajay Jain (Publisher, Pune Pulse), and Rahul Agarwal.
The lively programme was anchored by Nayan Jaiprakash, who kept the audience engaged throughout the event.
Contest Categories and Winners
The competition was held under four creative categories: Bal Kalakarancha Bappa, Gharcha Ganpati, Gauri Decoration, and Society Ganpati.
Bal Kalakarancha Bappa:
- First Prize: Swarup Golhar
- Second Prize: Asmi Kothari
Gauri Decoration:
- First Prize: Geeta Ghodke
- Second Prize: Ashwini Bhokare
Gharcha Ganpati:
- First Prize: Rupa Wani
- Second Prize: Pankaj Bacchav
Society Ganpati:
- First Prize: Mont Vert Tropez, Wakad
- Second Prize: 7 Plumeria Drive Co-Op, Punawale
The Utsav Shree Ganesh Cha Photo Contest continues to provide a vibrant platform for participants to express their artistic devotion to Lord Ganesha while bringing communities together in celebration.
