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| Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Dagadusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple of Pune |
The Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in
Dagadusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple of Pune attract plenty of tourists
and devotees of Lord Ganesha in large numbers every year. Dedicated
to Lord Ganesha, this temple is visited by thousands of people,
including politicians, actors, and other famous personalities. Its
main Ganesha idol is insured for a sum of 10,000,000 rupees, which
amounts to 170,000 US Dollars. Annual celebrations of Ganesh
Chaturthi is managed by Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Sarvajanik
Ganpati Trust. The organization puts in great efforts to make sure
that the festival is celebrated in a grand manner. It also carries
out philanthropic works from the donations received from the people
of Pune and other parts of the world.
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| Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple, Pune |
History of Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati
Temple goes back to the times when a rich and famous trader of sweets
named Dagadusheth Halwai made two idols, one of Lord Datta Maharaj
and the other of Lord Ganapati. Dagadusheth had lost his son during
the outbreak of plague in those times, which left him and his wife
depressed and in great sorrow. The idols were created following the
suggestion from his spiritual Guru known as Shri Madhavnath Maharaj.
He had told Dagadusheth to make the two idols, and to worship and
take care of them as if they were his own sons. Dagadusheth Halwai
later established the Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Sarvajanik Ganpati
Trust, which operates an old age home and is involved in various
social services in recent times.
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| Lord Ganesha |
Worshippers of Lord Ganesha and
tourists arrive at the Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple every year
to witness the great idol and seek blessings of the deity. An
accommodation in Pune in
any
of
the
popular
hotels
offer them great convenience in visiting this temple, as well
as other interesting places nearby. They can enjoy great facilities
in such hotels, which makes their stay a memorable experience.
