Overview

• Mandai and Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Mandals will begin their Anant Chaturdashi immersion procession in daylight immediately after Pune’s five Manache Ganpati mandals.
• Anna Thorat said the timing shift responds to a total lunar eclipse on September 7 that requires idols to be back in temples before the eclipse begins.
• Both mandals confirmed at recent press conferences that the daytime start will become a permanent feature of their immersion processions.
• Punit Balan noted that compressing the procession hours should reduce the burden on Pune Police and the civic administration.
• Devotees and organizers believe the earlier schedule will cut late-night waits and improve accessibility for families with young children.