cultural events ganesh chathurthi pune 2025

Event/Venue	Location/Pandal	Highlight	Dates/Timing
Dhol-Tasha & Lezim Performances	Kasba Ganpati, Tulshibaug, Laxmi Road route	Traditional Maharashtrian folk music and dance	Aug 27 – Sept 6, 2025; Evenings
Mega Light Shows	Natu Baug Ganpati, Shukrawar Peth	Immersive, coordinated lighting displays	All festival days; Nights
Aarti & Classical Concerts	Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati, Budhwar Peth	Evening aartis, live classical music, celebrity visits	Aug 27 – Sept 6, 2025 (5:30AM–11PM major aartis at 7:30AM, 3PM, 8PM, 10:30PM)
Pandal Décor & Social Campaigns	Tulsibaug Ganpati Mandal, Budhwar Peth	Intricate yearly theme décor, social awareness drives	All festival days
Freedom Fighter Tribute Themes	Hutatma Babu Genu Ganesh Mandal (Ganesh Peth)	Decor inspired by historical Indian temples & patriotism	All festival days
Heritage Parades & Visarjan	Laxmi Rd, Tilak Rd, Kumthekar Rd, Old Pune	Grand immersion processions, dhol-tasha troupes	Sept 6, 2025 (Anant Chaturdashi, day-long)