Ganeshotsav Reaches Borders: Pune's Dagdusheth Ganpati Replicas Bring Festive Cheer To Army Troops
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 1: Soldiers deployed in border and remote areas will celebrate Ganeshotsav this year with replicas of Pune's famous Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati idol, bringing a touch of home to their distant postings. For soldiers deployed in remote and challenging locations such as Kargil, Jammu, Rajasthan and other border areas, travelling to Pune to join the…
Pune's Dagdusheth Ganpati replica brings festive cheer to soldiers stationed in remote areas across India. The practice stems from a desire of Maratha Light Infantry soldiers to have the revered idol with them during Ganeshotsav celebrations at their far-flung postings. In its 16th year, the initiative has expanded to include soldiers from units such as the 24, 5, 19 and 1 Maratha Light Infantry.
Symbolic replicas of the Dagdusheth Ganpati idol were recently handed over to Army personnel at the Dagdusheth Ganpati temple and are now being deployed to border locations including Kargil, Jammu, Ayodhya and Rajasthan. The initiative aims to provide soldiers a sense of connection to home, family and tradition while serving their country.
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