The city of Pune in Maharashtra hosts some of the most extravagant Ganesh Chaturthi festivals. There are many Ganpati Pandal that you must visit on the annual celebration of Ganeshotsav. Akhil Mandai Mandal is considered unique and auspicious among the devotees. The most remarkable fact about the Ganpati pandal is the idol is made up of eco-friendly materials. Every year, Akhil Mandai Mandal witness lakhs of devotees from across the city. Devotees from across the world also visit for Akhil Mandai Mandal mukh darshan during Ganesh Chaturthi. With the Ganeshotsav 2019 festival approaching fast, know how to reach the famous Ganpati pandal in Pune by road. Know About 5 Manache Ganpati Pandals You Must Pay a Visit To. 

This year, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on September 2, and the Ganeshotsav festivity will continue for ten days. Also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, the celebration marks the birth of Lord Ganesha. Each state in India has its unique way to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. However, the celebration in Maharashtra is the most significant one. What makes Akhil Mandai Mandal more special is that the idol is made up of eco-friendly materials, ever since 1894. Tambdi Jogeshwari Ganpati 2019 Darshan: How to Reach the Famous Ganpati Pandal of Pune by Road This Ganesh Chaturthi. 

Akhil Mandai Mandal Adress: Budhvar Peth, Mandai, Shukrawar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411002

How to Reach Akhil Mandai Ganpati Mandal by Road?

One can reach Akhil Mandai Ganpati Mandal by taking public transport or even private vehicles. There are many buses, private and state transport that connects Pune with other cities. To reach Akhil Mandai Ganpati Mandal from Pune station, you will have to take the Mudaliar Road. It is the fastest route, and if there is less traffic, you can reach the Ganesh Pandal in 25 minutes. You can even take the Veer Santaji Road to visit the Akhil Mandai Ganpati Mandal. To avoid the crowd, during the festivity, the preferable time for Akhil Mandai Ganpati mukh darshan would be early in the morning or late night.

Akhil Mandai Mandal and its traditional Sharada-Ganesh idol is one of the Pune’s most famous Ganesh Festival. Earlier, it was known as ‘Ray Market Ganpati’, and then Chhatrapati Shivaji Sangh renamed it to Akhil Mandai Mandal. On the Ganeshotsav, lakhs of devotees assemble at the mandal. Visitors are advised to take care of their belongings during the darshan.

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