Participants of a Ganapati special walk
Nishigandha Sakhardande of Travia Outdoors has been organising a Ganesh festival walk since 2018.
We talk about the history of the festival as well as the city and its social and cultural fabric for participants to better understand the walk,” she said. Pune: As pandals go up and residents prepare to welcome their favourite Bappa home, local travel companies and heritage and culture experts are getting ready to take citizens on a journey through Pune’s old city — its narrow lanes, historic wadas, tucked-away and popular temples, decorated mandals and the sounds of traditional instruments. A conservation architect, Sakhardande leads the three-hour weekend walk, which begins at 6am from Shaniwarwada and ends at the same spot, with participants treated to generous helpings of Bappa’s favourite, modak. “The participants are a mixture of locals and expats who want to learn about the festivities. We have many people who join our walks every year. The walk starts with us showing a copy of a painting of the Peshwa Ganapati done by a British officer.
For them, and many others who join these walks, Ganeshotsav itself becomes a story to be lived. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Pune | Silver Rate in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune | Petrol Price in Pune | Diesel Price in Pune | CNG Price in Pune | LPG Price in Pune
The Sahnis, who live in Wagholi, leave home before the break of dawn to make their way to the old city for their annual history lesson.