Navi Mumbai Ganeshotsav 2026: NMMC Hosts ‘Kala Ganesh Mahotsav’ With Music, Art And Sculpture At Vashi’s Vishnudas Bhave Natyagruha
Navi Mumbai, September 23, 2026: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) organised the ‘Kala Ganesh Mahotsav’ at Vishnudas Bhave Natyagruha in Vashi, bringing together music, devotional art, painting, sculpture and calligraphy as part of the celebrations after the Maharashtra government accorded Ganeshotsav the status of a state festival. The programme, conceived by Mayor Sujata Patil and…
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) hosted the 'Kala Ganesh Mahotsav' at Vishnudas Bhave Natyagruha in Vashi, showcasing a fusion of music, art, and sculpture during the Ganeshotsav celebrations. The event marked the recognition of Ganeshotsav as a state festival by the Maharashtra government. Mayor Sujata Patil, under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde, organized the programme, which featured renowned composer and singer Dr Salil Kulkarni, singer Sanmita Dhapate-Shinde, artist Sagar Jadhav, sculptors Mayuri Thackeray and Jatin Patil, calligrapher Ashish Tambe, and various other dignitaries.
The devotional musical performance and live art exhibitions received a positive response from the audience, who included students and senior citizens. Citizens were also encouraged to contribute to the Bappa.org project, documenting Ganeshotsav traditions and culture for global recognition, including potential UNESCO heritage status.
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