Ganeshotsav was popularised as a public festival by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1893; at a time when India was under British colonial rule, Tilak saw an opportunity to unite people across caste, religion, and class through a common celebration
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- Ganeshotsav has been integral to Mumbai`s cultural and social fabric for many years
- What began as private affair has transformed into one of most significant public festivals
- The Ganeshotsav has changed a lot from its inception to its present-day grandeur
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