Akhil Navi Peth Hatti Ganpati Mandal
VerifiedSadashiv Peth · Est. 1923
The elephant-mounted Ganesha of Navi Peth — a century-old mandal whose fearless idol and dhol-tasha processions are a Sadashiv Peth institution.
Story
Founded in 1923 by Digambar Balgude and Tukaram Chavan, the Akhil Navi Peth Hatti Ganpati Mandal takes its name from its unmistakable idol: Lord Ganesha seated on an elephant, fearlessly slaying a tiger. For a century the mandal has used its famous dekhavas to carry social-reform messages, and its first-day and final-day processions — dhol-tasha pathak in the lead — are a treat for anyone on the Navi Peth stretch. The mandal marked 125 years with a Ganesh Mahal recreation.
During the festival
Aagman and visarjan processions led by dhol-tasha pathaks are the highlights.
Visit
Walk from Sadashiv Peth or the Laxmi Road extension; lanes are narrow but lively.
The elephant-mounted idol is the signature — visit in daylight for detail.
1159 Hatti Ganpati Rd, Pantancha Gate, Navi Peth, Sadashiv Peth, Pune 411030
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