Engineering Devotion: Pune Couple Crafts Dynamic Dashavatara Tableau for Ganpati

Reported by Gayatri Kelkar
Pune, 5th September 2025: The Devatale family has once again welcomed Lord Ganesha into their home with devotion and enthusiasm as they celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi 2025. This year’s festivities were hosted by Rahul and Neelam Devatale along with their daughter Radhyani at their residence in Nanded City.

For the past five years, the family has been known for creating unique halta dekhava (moving decorations) as part of their Ganesh festival celebrations. Each year, their themes draw inspiration from Indian mythology, designed as visual storytelling experiences to engage the younger generation and deepen their understanding of India’s cultural and spiritual heritage.

The theme for 2025 is “Dashavatara”—the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Presented through a dynamic tableau, the display illustrates the evolution of human life and the timeless struggle between good and evil, blending mythological symbolism with creativity.

Rahul and Neelam, both mechanical engineers by profession, said this year’s theme continues their tradition of uniting innovation, culture, and devotion in the festive spirit.

“This is our humble prayer to Lord Ganesha,” the family shared. “Through art and devotion, we hope to pass forward the values of our tradition while making the festival meaningful for everyone.”