Pune: Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Bappa Enthroned At Shri Ganesh Suvarnadham Temple Amid Devotional Fervour
Pune: The idol of Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Sarvajanik Ganpati Trust, considered India’s first public Ganesha, was enthroned at the Shri Ganesh Suvarnadham Temple amid devotion and enthusiasm on Tuesday. The Prana Pratishtha ceremony of Bappa was performed with Vedic chants at around 12.30 pm by veteran flautist Padma Vibhushan Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. Earlier, a grand procession was taken…
Pune witnessed a grand enthronement ceremony for the idol of Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Sarvajanik Ganpati Trust on Tuesday. The Prana Pratishtha ceremony, performed with Vedic chants, took place at the Shri Ganesh Suvarnadham Temple, marking the beginning of the Ganeshotsav celebrations. Veteran flautist Padma Vibhushan Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia was the master of ceremonies, adding a spiritual touch to the event.
Before the ceremony, a vibrant procession was held, featuring traditional Dhol-Tasha troupes, a shower of seven colors, and a human pyramid formed at Budhwar Chowk. Thousands of devotees joined the arrival procession, creating a lively atmosphere. At the temple, the idol was placed in a decorated sanctum, and renowned flautist Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia conducted the Prana Pratishtha ceremony.
Swami Govind Giri Maharaj, MP Supriya Sule, and other dignitaries also visited the temple to offer prayers to Bappa. Puneet Balan, Celebration Head and Trustee of the Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Trust, expressed his joy at the event, asking Bappa to remove obstacles, bring rain, and spread happiness. Veteran flautist and Padma Vibhushan Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia felt fortunate to perform the consecration, praying for everyone's well-being during the ten-day festival.
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