Thursday 20 September 2018

Top Ganesh Pandals of Pune in 2018-Top Fifty.

Must Visit top 50 Ganesh Mandals(First ten are of historical importance) -

1) Kasba Ganpati - Pune's most revered (Manache) Ganpati.This Ganpati has the right to lead the immersion Procession. This is right bang in front of Shaniwarwada.
This ganpati is also known as “Gram Daivat” (Village deity) of Pune.The temple is some 400 years old and as per tale built on the orders of Shivaji's mother Jijabai.


2) Tambdi Jogeshwari - The Village goddess of Pune and the second most revered Ganpati of the city.The pandal is situated at Appa Balwant Chowk.It goes second for immersion in
palanquin after Kasba Ganpati with Pune's most famous Dhol-Tasha Band "Taal" and "Shiv-Mudra" leading the Procession.This Ganpati's ears resembles with an African elephant.


3) Guruji Talim - Guruji Talim is the 3rd most revered ganpati of Pune and also known as Pune cha Raja.This Mandal is known for their grand immersion and installation Procession
 with top dhol bands playing for it.Singham fame band Shivgarjana and Naad - Brahma used to perform with this Ganpati.This time mandal has designed a Raj-Mahal that is illuminated
 with seven type of lights.The Pandal is situated at Ganpati chowk, Laxmi Road.This is the symbol of Unity of Hindus and Muslims.


4) Tulsibag Mahaganpati- Pune's 4th most revered Ganpati,Tulsibag. This one is the largest among five at about 15 feet and most ornamental.Pandal is located at Pune's famous ladies
market Tulsibag.This is the first mandal to make a fiber glass idol of Ganpati.


5) Kesariwada -Pune's 5th most revered Ganpati.It was established by Lokmanya Tilak at vinchukarwada but currently located at Kesariwada on Kelkar Road.It goes at no.5 in immersion
 procession.The Mandal as a tradition does not display decoration but emphasizes on organization of cultural events and educational Program's.

6) Jilbya Maruti - The Night's first most revered Ganpati.It is famous for its ornate chariot theme and lighting. It is a real treat to watch the immersion procession of this Ganpati
 in the night from Laxmi Road. The procession enters the Laxmi Road at midnight 12.The Pandal is situated on Mandai-Shanipar Road.


7) Babu Genu Mandal - Pune's most revered Ganpati No.2 for Night,Babu Genu Mandal. This will go 4th last for immersion Procession and known for its mega chariots and dhol tasha troupe
"Taal" which leads it's Procession. The Pandal is situated just behind Dagduseth near Mahatma Phule Mandai.This Ganpati is also known as “Navsacha Ganpati” means it fulfils all the wishes
 of their devotees.This mandal attracts second most crowd after Dagduseth.This time they have created a Bhakti Mandir with an idol of Lord Vitthal atop it.


8) Bhausaheb Rangari Mandal - Pune's 3rd most revered ganpati of night,Bhau Rangari.This mandal is said to be India's first Public ganpati Mandal.The Mandal claimed that the Public Ganesha
 Festival was  started by Bhau Rangari only and Lokmanya Tilak Popularized it.This Ganpati will go for immersion 3rd last on its traditional wooden chariot and with largest number of Dhol
 Tasha Troupes leading it. Last year 14 troupes were ready to play in the immersion Procession for free but police has allowed only 6. The Pandal is located at Bhau rangari lane near to
dagduseth temple.Do not forget to visit the nearby Bhau rangari wada.


9) Akhil Mandai Mandal - Pune's 4th most revered Ganpati for Night.It goes for immersion second last in the night with larger than life chariot.The Pandal is situated at Mahatma Phule
whole sale market most commonly known as Mandai on Shivaji Road.This year is its 125 years of formation and they have erected a very beautiful Ganesh mahal.The idol of sharda Gajanan is
very unique and a delight to see.


10)Dagduseth Halwai Ganpati -Pune's most Popular and famous, night's 5th most revered Ganpati.This Ganpati goes last for immersion with most beautiful chariot dazzled with thousands of
bulbs.This Mandal is known for the largest Pandal with unique themes each year.In 2018,they have erected Rajrajeshwar Temple of Thanjavur. This Mandal attracts large swathes of crowd.
Thus, advised to visit this mandal in first 3-4 days of the festival or in the day time in the last days of festival.

11) Shanipar Mandal - Shanipar Mandal situated at Shanipar Chowk on Bajirao Road and is famous for their larger than life replicas based on some themes.In 2018; they showcased the
ten forms of Shiva in "Satyam Shivam Sundaram".This mandal is first to charge a entry fees of Rs.10 to see their decoration.The decoration is awesome and a Paisa Vasool.Their visarjan Mirvanuk
is of very high quality and set Kumthekar Road on fire during immersion procession.

12) Garud Ganpati - This mandal is located at far end of Laxmi Road near Alka Talkies.This time they have created "Ventaye Leni" or cave.This is beautifully crafted and a must visit.
Mandal is known for taking their visarjan procession on a single rath with Gajanan mandal.

13) Chhatrapati Rajaram Mandal – This Mandal is known for creating the most beautiful Pandals ala Dagduseth and Babu Genu.It is situated at Sadashiv Peth,off Laxmi Road.This time they have created
a very beautfil replica of Mahalaxmi Temple of Vellore.A must visit.

14) Navjawan Mitra Mandal – This Mandal is situated at Sadashiv Peth near Perugate and known for erecting the highest displays in the city.some years back they have erected the 122 feet
high display of Krishna slaying a demon.This Year they are performing the best live play in city with name "Shivrajyabhishek" with 30+ artists.This is a must see play this year.

15) Twasta Kasar Ganpati Mandal - This Mandal is located in Kasba Peth and known for going at number six for immersion procession just after manache paanch.This time they have erected the
very beautiful shore temples of Mahabalipuram.A must Visit.Ask for directions from Kasba Ganpati temple.

16) Jotyachi Talim Mandal- This Mandal is located at Ganesh Peth near to Dulya Maruti on laxmi road and on the occasion of it's 75 years of formation this year.They have erected a wonderful replica of Kedarnath Temple.The
 unique thing about this mandal is, they have created the exact shivlingas of 12 Jyotirlingas of India.Must Visit,we recommend it.

17) Natuwada Mandal -This Mandal is located on Kelkar Road and known for creating scientific models.This year Natuwada Mandal has created the working model of upcoming Pune Metro.This
Mandal will have a wait time of around 2-3 hours in last days.So cover it soon.It is located very near to Appa Balwant Chowk.In the past they created Chabhar sea port,Jammu Katra Railway Line and
Navi Mumbai Airpot.

18) Shahu Chowk Mandal - Shahu Chowk Mandal is known to erect the famous religious places.These are so lively that you would confuse whether they are actual or duplicate.In 2018,
they erected a South Indian style temple.This is located on a chowk with same name on Shivaji Road.

19) Nagnathpaar Mandal- This Mandal is situated at nagnath paar,off laxmi road and boasts of the Pune’s most beautiful ganesh idol.This time they have erected a replica of famous
Mahabaleshwar Temple.

20) Kunjir Talim -This Mandal is located at Shagun Chowk on Laxmi Road.This time they are performing a live play on "ban on plastic".This Play is full of comedy based on movie Sholay and
it is also full of Glamour with sensuous dance moves by performers.The second best live play of city this year.Go for it.


21) Natubag Mandal - Natubag mandal at Bajirao road always erects the highest dancing lights show with music.In the last 5 days of festival, this mandal has the sobriquet of turning the
bajirao road into a big dance floor.This time they have used LED Pixel lights.

22) Hatti Ganpati – This Mandal is known for his ganesh idol atop an elephant.It is situated at Navi Peth on Tilak Road.This time they have erected a mechanised play on "Shamburaje slaying a lion".

23) Grahak Peth – Grahak Peth is situated on Tilak Road and is basically a super Market. They used to prepare and decorate their Ganesh idol only with chocolates and Biscuits.
A treat to watch,this time they have erected a replica of Shaniwarwada made out of biscuits.

24) Khajina Vihir Mandal- This Mandal is situated at Tilak Road and is known for its larger than life Pandals and the mechanised automated Plays.This time they are showcasing the traditional
games.

25) Sane Guruju Mandal - This Mandal is situated at Ambil odha Colony on Thorle Madhavrao Peshwe Road.This time they have erected a more than beautiful Mayur Mahal.A treat to eyes,visit this.
The nearest landmark is Sarasbag.

26) Nutan Mitra Mandal- This Mandal is located at Kelkar Road,very near to Tambdi Jogeshwari.They have done the best decoration of artificial flowers and a must see.

27) Navjeet Tarun Mandal - This Mandal is known to create their ganesha's with unique items.This time they used umbrellas of various sizes to create their beautiful Ganesh idol.It is loacted in Narayan peth,near to munjabacha Bol.

28) Samyukt Prasad Mitra Mandal- This Mandal is also known to create their ganesha's with unique items.This time they used e-waste items to create their Ganesha.

29) Ganesh Mitra Mandal- This Mandal has created a Jurassic Park.It is open to adults as well as children.A must have experience.The Mandal is located at Alka Talkies Chowk on Kumthekar Road.

30) Bharat Mitra Mandal- Want to enter a crocodile's mouth,then this mandal is the place to be.They have created a beautiful Jungle Safari.A must visit Mandal,its located near to Modi
Ganpati ,off Kelkar Road in Narayan Peth.

31) Khadak Police Lines - This Mandal has erected a beautiful Balaji Temple.The Mandal is located near to PanGhanti Chowk at Shivaji Road.

32) Shivaji Chowk Mitra Mandal - This Mandal has erected a very beautiful replica of Somnath Temple.It is located on Shivaji Road.

33) Navrang Yuvak Mitra Mandal - This Mandal has created a beautiful Natraj Rath.This Mandal is located at New Nana Peth.

34) Navgraha Mitra Mandal - This Mandal has created a beautful Lotus Temple in Pune.It is located just besides kasba ganpati.

35) Neneghat Mandal- This Mandal was Lokmanya Tilak's Favorite and is completing 125 years in 2018 and hence designed a beautiful Mysore Palace.It is located in Shaniwar Peth.

36) Mayuresh Mitra Mandal - This Mandal is Photographer's delight.It is situated next to Tulsibag Ganpati and their lighting effects are so good that they make their pics resplendent.

37) Akhil Tilak Road Ekta Mandal - This Mandal has created a beautiful selfie point with the decorations consists of only Umbrellas.The whole setup looks very beautiful.

38) Shri Vinayak Mitra Mandal -This Mandal is located on Kelkar Road and known for their live plays.This time they are performing a Heart touching play on "Gadh Aala,Pan Sinh Gela".

39) Gajanan Mitra Mandal -This Mandal is known to create very good lighting effects with use of a water pond.An eye pleasing experience to visit this Mandal.It is located on Vijay Talkies chowk
on Laxmi Road.

40) Sainath Mandal Trust -This mandal is located near to Dagduseth Temple on Bhau Rangari lane.This is known to perform plays on current affairs and won many prizes.
This time they are performing on the topic of "Railway Crossings".

41) Akra Maruti Kopra - Akra Maruti Kopra at Shivaji road is known for their automated mechanised plays.This time they have created a mechanised play on Ravan vadh.

42) Nimbalkar Talim Mandal - Nimbalkar Talim Mandal is situated at Sadashiv Peth near to chimanya Ganpati and is famous for their mechanised display of mythological tales locally known
 as “Halta Dekhawas”.This time they have created a play on "Swarajyacha Killedar".

43) Lokhande Talim - Lokhande Talim always create their idol by Paper Pulp.Mandal is located on Bajirao Road near ABC and with good decoration.

44) Mangal Cricket Club- This Mandal is located at Guruwar Peth and known for their large set up of Haalta Dekhavas.This time they created a play on Shiva and Karthikeya slaying the demons.

45) Seva Mitra Mandal - Seva Mitra Mandal at Shivaji Road organised a live play on One India.This Mandal is famous for its live shows and used to won the best Mandal awards.
In 2014,they have created the 150 feet high replica of ISKCON Temple.

46) Veer Jawan Mitra Mandal - This Mandal is located on laxmi Road near to Dulya Maruti and created a beautiful palace.

47) Anand Mitra Mandal -This Mandal is located on Shivaji Road near to Khadak Maal and created a beautiful palace.

48) Gayakwad Talim Mandal - This Mandal is located on Kelkar Road and known for their secret small acts full of horror and comedy.You will be standing in a dark room and the mandal workers
will entertain you.Beware of skeletans here,there will be long queues at this mandal.

49)Ashok Tarun Mandal - This Mandal is located in Ganesh Peth near to Dulya Maruti on Laxmi Road.They have created a very beautiful tableau on Atal Bihari Vajpayee's achievements.

50)Janardhan Pawale Sangh - This Mandal is located in Kasba Peth and known to create beautiful themes.This time their ganpati is sitting in Indonesian themed Temple.

Some of the important Mandals like Chimanya Ganpati,Khadak Maal,Honaji Tarun Mandal,Ranmard Shivaji Mandal,Chinchechi Talim have erected dancing lights on music.








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