Pune has been traditionally a cultural capital of Maharashtra and India. The Ganesh festival , also called Ganeshotsav, is one of the most popular and famous festivals of Pune with a cultural tradition of over 100 years !
Idols of Ganpati ( Ganesh) in Pune are known for their pristine beauty. Their eyes speak for themselves and illuminate a divine aura.
Here is a slideshow of some of the beautiful idols of Ganesh from Pune.
Here is a link to the album of 2019 Visarjan Miravnuk in Pune from a facebook page
The Ganeshotsav in Pune is also popular for the traditional bands (troupes) of "Dhol-Tasha" , also called pathak (पथक ). The rhythmic plays of Dhol , Tasha , zhanj along with the dancing of the Dhwaj ( ध्वज , Flag ) is the hallmark of the festival and Pune.
Here is a facebook page that is dedicated to the Pune's Dhol-Tasha pathak culture ( ढोल - ताशा पथक संस्कृती )
पुणे ढोल ताशा पथक प्रेमी : https://www.facebook.com/DholTashaPremi
