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India Prepares for Ganesh Chaturthi Starting August 27

Maharashtra’s Rajya Mahotsav push signals an eco-conscious, organised buildup, with Pune mandals helping revive celebrations in Kashmir.

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Ganpati pandals in Delhi-NCR are all geared up to mark the 10-day Ganeshotsav celebrations, starting August 26.
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Overview

  • Festivities begin on Wednesday, August 27, and conclude with Ganesh Visarjan on Saturday, September 6, as per widely cited panchang timings.
  • Mahashtra has elevated Ganeshotsav to a state festival and launched a devotee portal (ganeshotsav.pldmka.co.in) to showcase household and public celebrations.
  • City-specific madhyahna puja windows are published, including Mumbai 11:24 am–1:55 pm, New Delhi 11:05 am–1:40 pm, and Pune 11:21 am–1:51 pm.
  • Authorities and organisers are stressing eco-friendly practices such as clay idols, natural décor and cleaner immersion options, reinforced by household how-to guides.
  • Pune mandals have dispatched replicas of iconic idols to Srinagar, Anantnag and Kulgam, supporting a renewed Ganesh Chaturthi observance in the Valley.