Pune: Vice Chief of Army staff N S Raja Subramani performs maha aarti at Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Mandal

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 15 (ANI): Vice Chief of Indian Army Staff, Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani, performed the evening maha aarti at Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Mandal in Pune on Sunday.

The historic Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Mandal was originally installed by freedom fighter Shrimant Bhausaheb in 1892. This year the mandal celebrated its 133th year of public Ganeshotsav.

Singer-composer Kailash Kher and Paralympian Sachin Sarjerao Khilari have also visited the historic mandal before.

Earlier, Union Minister Piyush Goyal also paid obeisance to ‘Lalbaugcha Raja’ in Mumbai and expressed that he experienced a profound sense of tranquillity and energy as soon as he offered his respects at Ganpati Bappa’s feet.

Taking to his social media handle on X, Piyush Goyal posted, “Today I had the good fortune of having a divine darshan of ‘Lalbaugcha Raja’. As soon as I bowed my head at the feet of Vighnaharta, I felt immense peace and energy in my mind. Ganpati Bappa Morya!”

Ganesh Chaturthi, a 10-day festival that began on September 6, will continue until Anantha Chaturdashi. This festival is also known as Vinayak Chaturthi or Vinayak Chavithi.

During Ganesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesha is worshipped as the god of new beginnings and the remover of obstacles. Devotees across India and abroad celebrate Lord Ganesha’s wisdom and intelligence.

Devotees welcome Ganesh idols into their homes, offer prayers, and visit the colourful pandals.