!! गणपती बाप्पा मोरया !!

There is a reason why HE is called the Lord of the Lords. There is a reason why he is worshiped before any new beginnings. HE enters majestically and leaves with equal pomp. And just how He touches our lives in few days of his presence!

The otherwise cozy city transforms overnight to welcome. The true essence of Pune witnessed during these ten days. A wave of energy and optimism grips all. Every one wants the best for their Bappa. Flowers and flavours, for him. His favourite Modaks become each ones favourite! The only sound--Dhol Tasha, the only chant- Morya! Morya! The narrow lanes of the city become huge khau gallis. Colour, glitter, shimmer, rangolis! All roads lead to the 'temples of honour' ( मानाचे गणपती ) and to the very adored Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati

And just as you wink, the celebration comes to an end. Its time to bid goodbye. But not all good things come to an end, they continue, teaching us to patiently wait. There is hope and a promise to come back soon ! The only words soothing the ear are पुढच्या वर्षी लवकर या ! ! HE remains true to his word. 

( Not to be missed: 

मानाचे गणपती- Kasba Ganpati, Tambdi Jogeshwari, Guruji Talim, Tulshibaug, Kesariwada

Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati

Mahatma Phule Mandai, Market Yard Mandai, Hatti Ganpati, and many many more, each one beautiful in own way)

Witnessing the entire festival after years is indeed overwhelming! Come soon Bappa <3  We promise to be better. :) No camera can capture the magic. Yet some glimspes.

!! गणपती बाप्पा मोरया !!