Guide
Following performances during the festival
Dhol-tasha does not run on a printed timetable. Aagman clocks shift, processions stretch, and the best moments are often the unplanned ones. Here is how to catch performances without chasing rumours.
How listings work here
Every performance on the performances page carries a source and a confidence level — whether it came from the pathak directly, an official Instagram post, or a community submission. Treat times as approximate until the pathak confirms; that honesty is deliberate.
Filter by today or this week, by neighbourhood, or by a specific pathak. The map shows the same listings as pins when you are already out walking.
When pathaks actually play
- Ganesh Chaturthi (day 1): Aagman processions from morning through night — the densest day of performances, especially around the Manache Ganpati route.
- Days 2–9: Evening slots at mandals, usually between 7 pm and midnight. Weekends are busier than weekdays.
- Visarjan (Anant Chaturdashi): The longest day — pathaks walk with miravnuk processions from afternoon deep into the night.
Watching well
- Stand to the side of the formation, never inside it — the lines are part of the discipline.
- The tasha section is the sharpest place to listen; the dhwaj is the best thing to watch.
- Processions have right of way. Marshals will move you; move.
- Arrive before the listed time — a pathak in full flow will not restart for latecomers.
Follow a pathak, not just a schedule
The most reliable way to hear about performances is to follow the pathaks themselves. Each profile in the directory lists their base area, history, and upcoming performances — and you can follow them for updates when new listings appear.