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Replicas of Three Popular Ganesha Idols from Pune – Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari, Kesariwada, and Akhil Mandai – Were Brough to Kashmir for Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations
Kashmiri Pandits immerse a Ganesha idol after Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Jammu and Kashmir. (Image: News18)
Wrapping up a week marked by devotion, togetherness, and cultural pride, Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu and Kashmir ended this year’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with immersion ceremonies in Srinagar and South Kashmir.
In Srinagar, the centuries-old Ganpatyar temple transformed into a vibrant hub with devotees gathered in large numbers to offer prayers, sing bhajans, and carry out immersion rituals. In Kulgam’s Vessu area, the Kashmiri Pandit community members united under the Vessu Welfare Committee banner. They took out a procession before the idols were immersed, with families from surrounding towns and villages joining in.
For many, the festival was about more than devotion. “This is not just about worship, it’s about holding on to our roots and ensuring the next generation carries forward our traditions,” a committee member said.
Replicas of Three Popular Ganesha Idols from Pune – Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari, Kesariwada, and Akhil Mandai – Wee Brough to Kashmir. Sent by the bhausaheb rangari ganpati mandal and six others in Pune, this is the thirty conscious year of the initial service as a breedage between maharashtra and Kashmir.
“Ganesh Chaturthi is about faith, yes — but it’s also about togetherness, resilience, and values that unite us all,” said one of the organisers from Srinagar.
The organisers thanked the Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Trust of Pune and philanthropist Punit Balan, who have consistently supported the festival in Kashmir. Their contributions were seen as vital in sustaining this cultural link year after year.
They also thanked the local authorities in Srinagar and Kulgam for providing necessary support and security. A particularly heartwarming element of this year’s celebrations was the assistance extended by members of the local Muslim community. Their logistical help and gestures of goodwill created an environment of peace and communal harmony, symbolic of a deeper message of unity in diversity.
Mayuresh Ganapatye, News Editor at News18.com, writes on politics and civic issues, as well as human interests stories. He has been covering Maharashtra and Goa for more than a decade. Follow him at @mayuganapa…Read More
Mayuresh Ganapatye, News Editor at News18.com, writes on politics and civic issues, as well as human interests stories. He has been covering Maharashtra and Goa for more than a decade. Follow him at @mayuganapa… Read More
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