In a first-of-its-kind initiative, 86 Ganesh mandals in Girgaon have come together under the banner of “Girgaon Ganeshotsav” to host this year’s festivities with a unique cultural theme ‘Ashtavinayak Wari’.

Eight mandals will recreate the replicas of Maharashtra’s revered Asthavinayak temples designed under the supervision of art director Sumeet Patil. The event set to blend tradition with technology aims to showcase Maharashtra’s spiritual heritage.

The Girgaon Ganeshotsav’s Trustees and Committee, led by President Ganesh Lingayat and committee member Sharad Kamath visited the original temples, meeting trustees to present the concept. The temple authorities expressed full support and will attend the festivities, the Girgaon Ganeshotsav said in a statement. , They have announced that the celebrations will be rooted in Sanatan Dharma.