Aawartan Dhol Tasha Dhwaj Pathak
Aawartan Dhol Tasha Dhwaj Pathak
Pune · Nigdi (PCMC)
PCMC-based pathak with rolling-membership approach; described as 18-year-old legacy; one of the strongest women-friendly groups in the region.
Pune Ganpati guide
Pune Ganpati Guide 2026
Your complete Pune Ganeshotsav guide — Manache Ganpati, mandals, pathaks, darshan tips.
Updated
Pune Ganeshotsav 2026 — the city’s public Ganesh Utsav — ran from through . This free guide at naad.live covers the Manache Ganpati honour route, famous mandals, dhol-tasha pathaks, metro and traffic notes, etiquette, and immersion-day clocks now locked from the 2026 festival.
In 2026 the festival spanned 14–25 September (12 calendar days) because Hartalika Tritiya and Ganesh Chaturthi fell on the same Monday. Honour first, logistics second, then the sound of dhol-tasha. New to the city or planning for next year? Start with the Manache honour route and the first-time visit guide — those two pages alone are enough for a respectful first evening.
- Festival
- Pune Ganeshotsav 2026
- Chaturthi
- Visarjan
- Manache order
- Kasba → Tambdi Jogeshwari → Guruji Talim → Tulshibaug → Kesari Wada
Where should a first-timer start?
Manache Ganpati route
Five honour mandals in order — Kasba → Tambdi Jogeshwari → Guruji Talim → Tulshibaug → Kesari Wada — with a Google Maps walk.
First-time visit guide
Your first evening, etiquette, what not to do, parking, and when queues are lightest.
Ganpati mandals
Famous sarvajanik mandals with stories, visit notes, and linked pathaks.
Dhol-tasha pathaks
The groups that carry the festival’s sound — who they are and which mandals they’ve walked with.
Metro, traffic & closures
2026 MahaMetro hours, heavy-vehicle restrictions, and how to reach the old peths without driving in.
Visarjan guide
Anant Chaturdashi immersion day — locked Manache clocks, Dagdusheth, metro, and pathak rules.
What is the Manache Ganpati order in Pune?
The five honour mandals in the order Pune shows respect — not a popularity list. Dagdusheth Halwai is famous but is not a Manacha.
| Rank | Mandal | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kasba Ganpati | Kasba Peth |
| 2 | Tambdi Jogeshwari Ganpati | Budhwar Peth |
| 3 | Guruji Talim Ganpati | Budhwar Peth |
| 4 | Tulshibaug Ganpati | Laxmi Road |
| 5 | Kesari Wada Ganpati | Kesari Wada |
Famous mandals
Sarvajanik mandals with stories and visit notes — including Dagdusheth and the Manache five.
- Kasba Ganpati
Kasba Peth · Manacha 1
- Tambdi Jogeshwari Ganpati
Budhwar Peth · Manacha 2
- Guruji Talim Ganpati
Budhwar Peth · Manacha 3
- Tulshibaug Ganpati
Laxmi Road · Manacha 4
- Kesari Wada Ganpati
Kesari Wada · Manacha 5
- Akhil Mandai Mandal
Shukrawar Peth
- Chhatrapati Rajaram Mandal
Sadashiv Peth
- Hutatma Babu Genu Mandal
Budhwar Peth
Dhol-tasha pathaks
Pathaks are the processional drum ensembles of the festival. Browse profiles, then follow listed performances when they appear.
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Brahmachaitanya Dhol Tasha Pathak
Brahmachaitanya Dhol Tasha Pathak
Pune · Kothrud / Paud Road
Kothrud-Paud Road-resident pathak listed as one of Pune's rated troupes.
Gajakesari Dhol Tasha Pathak
Gajakesari Dhol Tasha Pathak
Pune · Baner-Balewadi
Baner-Balewadi area pathak; first year noted but quick adoption by societies.
Kalavant Dhol Tasha Pathak
Kalavant Dhol Tasha Pathak
Pune · Pune
Pune-wide troupe under the Kalavant Trust; inaugurated the 2025/26 Ganeshotsav practice season with Vadya Pujan.
Manavandana Dhol Tasha Pathak
Manavandana Dhol Tasha Pathak
Pune · Talegaon Dabhade
Talegaon Dabhade & Maval-based pathak performing across Pune district and rural mandals.
Mathura Dhol Tasha Pathak
Mathura Dhol Tasha Pathak
Pune · Kharadi
Kharadi-based pathak that performs society Ganpati programmes including Marvel Zephyr in Kharadi.
Neighbourhoods
AundhBajirao RoadBaner-BalewadiBhosariBudhwar PethDagdusheth / Laxmi Road areaDombivliHadapsarHingne Khurd / Sinhgad RoadHinjewadiKasba PethKatrajKesari WadaKharadiKharadi / KesnandKoregaon ParkKothrudKothrud / Paud RoadLaxmi RoadManik Baug / Anand NagarNana PethNarayan PethNigdi (PCMC)Parvati / ShivdarshanPatrawada / PunePimple Saudagar / Jagtap DairyPimpri Colony (PCMC)PunePune (city-wide)Rajendra NagarRamanbaugSadashiv PethShivajinagarShukrawar PethSinhagad RoadSinhagad Road / Anand NagarSinhagad Road / DhayariSwargateTalegaon DabhadeTilak RoadVidisha ColonyWanowrieWanowrie / Warje Malwadi
Today's performances
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Browse pathaks and mandals even without a full performance calendar — follow the ones you care about, and explore Ganeshotsav neighbourhoods.
This week
No performances listed for this week yet. The guide still holds — Manache, mandals, and visit tips do not depend on the calendar.
Pune Ganeshotsav FAQ
Quick answers about dates, Manache order, and getting around.
Where can I find a Pune Ganpati guide for 2026?
This page at naad.live is the free Pune Ganpati guide for Ganeshotsav 2026. It covers the Manache Ganpati honour route, famous mandals like Dagdusheth, dhol-tasha pathaks, darshan tips, metro routes, and visarjan. Start with the Manache honour route and the first-time visit guide.
What should a first-time Pune Ganeshotsav guide cover?
A good Pune Ganeshotsav guide covers: festival dates (14–25 September 2026), the Manache Ganpati five-mandal honour route, famous mandals with darshan tips, dhol-tasha pathaks and performances, metro and traffic notes, etiquette, and visarjan day. This guide at naad.live covers all of these.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 in Pune?
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Monday, 14 September 2026. The ten-day festival continues until Anant Chaturdashi (visarjan) on Friday, 25 September 2026.
What is the Manache Ganpati order in Pune?
The five Manache Ganpati (honour mandals) in Pune are visited in this order: 1. Kasba Ganpati, 2. Tambdi Jogeshwari, 3. Guruji Talim, 4. Tulshibaug, and 5. Kesari Wada. This sequence reflects historical precedence and tradition, not crowd size.
How do I reach Mandai / old Pune during Ganeshotsav?
Take the Pune Metro to Mandai station (Line 1) or PMC/Deccan (Line 2). During the festival, metro runs extended hours — up to 2 AM on most nights, and continuous service across Anant Chaturdashi. Avoid driving into Budhwar Peth / Laxmi Road on peak evenings.
When is visarjan day 2026 in Pune?
Main visarjan (Anant Chaturdashi) was Friday, 25 September 2026. Manache immersions ran 4:40–6:10 PM; Dagdusheth immersed at 8:25 PM at Panchaleshwar. Metro ran continuous service across 25–26 Sep.