{
  "id": 8494075,
  "title": "Bhiwandi: Torrent Power Celebrates 20 Years Of ‘Torrent Cha Bappa’ With Ganesh Festival, Cultural Events And Community Outreach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/bhiwandi-torrent-power-celebrates-20-years-of-torrent-cha-bappa-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T16:11:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/bhiwandi-torrent-power-celebrates-20-years-of-torrent-cha-bappa-with-ganesh-festival-cultural-events-and-community-outreach"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bhiwandi, Maharashtra - Torrent Power Limited, the electricity distribution franchisee in Bhiwandi since 2007, commemorated the 20th anniversary of its annual Ganesh festival, 'Torrent Cha Bappa'. The festival, celebrated with religious enthusiasm and cultural programs, emphasized community involvement over the past two decades. Torrent Power has extended its efforts beyond electricity distribution to include social, cultural, and community initiatives like Ganeshotsav, Ramadan iftar gatherings, Janmashtami Dahi Handi celebrations, blood donation camps, old-age homes programs, nutrition initiatives for tribal children, de-addiction awareness sessions, and public awareness activities.\n\nDuring the five-day celebration, a large number of consumers and residents participated in the Ganesh pandal to offer prayers. The event saw participation from officials of the Bhiwandi-Nizampur City Municipal Corporation, senior police officers, elected representatives, members of social organizations, and prominent citizens. Senior Torrent Power officials warmly welcomed visitors and engaged in conversations with them.\n\nA notable highlight of the festival was a competition titled 'Five Temples, Five Stories, One Festival', where teams presented the cultural and historical heritage of five Ashtavinayak temples - Varadvinayak at Mahad, Mahaganapati at Ranjangaon, Vighneshwar at Ozar, Chintamani at Theur, and Girijatmaj at Lenyadri. Additionally, an eco-friendly Ganesh idol-making competition, along with rangoli, singing, and dance competitions, showcased the participants' enthusiasm.\n\nTorrent Power's 20-year tradition of organizing 'Torrent Cha Bappa' is rooted in celebrating India's cultural heritage and strengthening its community engagement. The success of the event is attributed to the affection and support received from the people of Bhiwandi.",
  "summary": "Bhiwandi : Torrent Power Limited, which has been operating as the electricity distribution franchisee in Bhiwandi since 2007, marked the 20th year of its annual Ganesh festival, ‘Torrent Cha Bappa’, with religious fervour, cultural programmes and community participation. Two Decades Of Community Engagement Through Social Initiatives Over the past two decades the company has expanded its…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}