Kothrud Cha Raja
Kothrud
One of Kothrud’s headline mandals — the Shri Datta Mitra Mandal Trust’s Ganpati brings old-city festival energy to Pune’s western neighbourhoods.
Pune
Ganeshotsav in Kothrud, Pune
Kothrud is the west-side hub of the tradition — home to several large modern pathaks whose memberships run into the hundreds. Its wide roads host society aagmans and practice grounds that fill every evening as the festival approaches.
Mandals and pathaks in Kothrud, with visit notes, listed performances, and neighbourhood context for the festival.
How do I visit Kothrud during Ganeshotsav?
West-side society mandals and large pathaks dominate here. Arrive by metro or park-and-ride; evening aagmans fill wide roads — stand to the side of formations.
See the first-time visit guide and metro & traffic notes.
Ganpati mandals
Pathaks
Naadbrahma Dhol Tasha Pathak
Naadbrahma Dhol Tasha Pathak
Pune · Kothrud
One of Pune's oldest and most-renowned troupes; reinvests performance earnings into social and cultural activities; ongoing free enrolment.
Shivgarjana Dhol Tasha Pathak
Shivgarjana Dhol Tasha Pathak
Pune · Kothrud
Has performed in 100+ Ganesh, Navratri and Diwali festivals; one of the most visible Pune troupes on news coverage each year.