Amidst the grandeur and tradition of Ganeshotsav, on Wednesday (September 3, 2025), the historic Srimanta Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Mandal of Pune, Maharashtra, witnessed a special occasion. General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Command, Lieutenant General Dheeraj Seth came here and performed the aarti of Lord Ganesha and shared the message of best wishes among the devotees.

He expressed his quote and said that it is a good fortune for him to come to Pune at the time of Ganeshotsav. He has got the opportunity to come to this mandal for the second consecutive year and get blessings. Lieutenant General Seth said, ‘Ganpati Bappa should protect everyone, provide happiness and prosperity to everyone and everyone should progress in their respective fields.’

This message of Lieutenant General left a profound impact among the devotees present there. The people present in the crowd described it as a proud moment for Pune and said that this kind of connection between the army and society makes confidence and unity stronger.

The importance of Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganapati Mandal is not just religious, not just religious

The importance of Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganapati Mandal is not only religious but also historical. Established in 1892, this mandal is considered to be the first public Ganapati Mandal of Pune. This mandal has been a major contributor in giving direction to Lokmanya Tilak’s public Ganeshotsav movement. Even today, this mandal is considered a symbol of the cultural heritage of Pune and collective faith.

There is not only formality. General visit to Pune of General Seth

The presence of Lieutenant General Seth gave more dignity to this historical tradition. Local citizens said that this visit of the high officer of the army is not only a formality but a deep relationship between the society and the leadership.

Festivals like Ganeshotsav prove that religious events are not only limited to worship, but they also become a medium to connect society, awaken faith and spread positive messages. Lieutenant General Seth’s visit to Pune showed that faith and leadership together can inspire the society to carry forward.

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