Pune: Flower-Decked Peacock Chariot of Tulshibagh Ganpati Mesmerises Devotees During Visarjan Procession
Pune, 7th September 2025: The grand Ganesh immersion procession in Pune began on Sunday morning from Mahatma Phule Mandai with Union Minister of State Muralidhar Mohol and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar offering flowers to the first idol, Kasba Ganpati, at 9:30 am. Traditional drum beats, brass bands, and folk performances marked the start of the much-awaited event, drawing thousands of citizens. The immersion of Kasba Ganpati took place at 3:45 pm.
The second idol in the procession, Tambdi Jogeshwari Ganpati, was carried out in a palanquin accompanied by Satish Adhav’s Nagara Vadan, the New Gandharva Brass Band, and energetic Dhol-Tasha performances. Its immersion was completed at 4:35 pm.
Guruji Talim Mandal’s Ganpati, the third in the sequence, was brought out with grandeur. The idol’s chariot featured floral decorations, while Ashwaraj Brass Band, Nadbrahm Dhol-Tasha Pathak, Garjana Pathak, and Har Har Mahadev teams created a festive atmosphere. This immersion also took place at 4:35 pm.
The highlight of the procession was the fourth idol, Tulshibagh Ganpati, taken out on the majestic Mayur Rath (Peacock Chariot). Celebrating the 125th year of the Shri Tulshibagh Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal Trust, the 35-foot-high hydraulic chariot—16 feet wide and 24 feet long—was adorned with elaborate flower arrangements. Drum-Tasha teams enthralled the crowds as devotees gathered in huge numbers to witness the spectacle. Tulshibagh Ganpati was immersed at 5:07 pm.
The fifth idol, Kesariwada Ganpati, concluded the sequence with a tribute to Lokmanya Tilak. A garland was offered to his statue at Mahatma Phule Mandai before the palanquin was placed on a chariot decorated with a Kathakali mask. History enthusiasts recreated the renovation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s tomb in a tableau, while drum teams from Shriram and Shivmudra Swarajya Trust performed spiritedly. The immersion took place at 5:40 pm.
The vibrant procession, steeped in tradition and cultural performances, once again highlighted Pune’s unique identity as the cultural capital of Maharashtra during Ganeshotsav.
