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Dagdusheth Ganpati Procession Finishes in 4 Hours While Others Lasted 33 Hours in Pune
- •Public Ganesh mandal processions in Pune lasted 33 hours, but the Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandal completed theirs in just four hours.
- •The Dagdusheth Ganpati Mandal's procession planning is done well in advance, with clear responsibilities assigned and trustees coordinating at the forefront.
- •Mahesh Suryavanshi, the mandal's treasurer, stated that timely completion of tasks, as instructed, led to the 4-hour procession.
- •The immersion procession started from the main temple at 4 PM on Anant Chaturdashi and concluded around 8:25 PM.
- •Despite High Court and police limits on 'DJ' and sound systems, many mandals violated rules, playing DJs at high volumes, with police appearing helpless.
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The Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandal completed their procession in four hours due to advance planning, clear task distribution among members, trustees leading the procession, and strict coordination regarding timing and chariot driving.
Pune Police faced strong criticism because public Ganesh mandal processions continued for an exhausting 33 hours. Furthermore, many mandals violated rules by playing DJs at high volumes, and police appeared helpless as spectators at Alka Talkies Chowk while facing severe traffic congestion.
Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar stated that devotee safety was their primary priority rather than the procession's duration. Rushing the massive crowds could have triggered a stampede, and he considered the peaceful conclusion without major incidents a success.
