Ganpati Visarjan 2026: Pune’s Youngest Devotees Join Bappa’s Farewell With Questions, Colour & Joy
Pune: As thousands of devotees stepped out on Friday to bid an emotional farewell to Lord Ganesha on Anant Chaturdashi, the city’s streets witnessed a celebration that was as much about children discovering tradition as it was about devotees saying goodbye to their beloved Bappa. Among the massive crowds were parents and grandparents who brought young children to experience the Ganesh Visarjan…
Pune witnessed an emotional farewell to Lord Ganesha on Anant Chaturdashi, as thousands of devotees took to the streets for the Ganesh Visarjan procession. Among the massive crowds, parents and grandparents brought young children to experience the traditions associated with Ganeshotsav. The absence of DJs during the procession allowed the traditional dhol-tasha pathaks, cultural performances, rangoli, and devotional chants to take center stage for children.
Parents like Priya Deshmukh found the experience valuable for introducing their children to the festival’s sights, sounds, and customs. Deshmukh's four-year-old son, fascinated by the dhol-tasha pathaks, asked numerous questions about the traditions throughout the procession. Similarly, Amey Kulkarni's five-year-old son was excited to witness Ganpati's visit for the first time.
The children's curiosity and eagerness to learn about the festival brought a sense of continuity to the celebrations, reminding senior family members of how traditions are passed down through generations.
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