Pune, Aug. 27 -- The Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Mandal, one of Maharashtra's oldest and renowned public Ganpati mandals, witnessed a special moment this year as noted narrator and youth icon Jaya Kishori performed the Pranpratishtha (consecration) of Lord Ganesha on Wednesday.

The day began with the Mangala Aarti of Ganesh Chaturthi, followed by a grand procession at 8:30 am featuring Lathi-Kathi displays, the sound of Keshav Shankhnaad and the beats of dhol-tasha. Seven major troupes, including Shreeram Pathak, Kalavant, Vishwagarjana, Gajar and others, saluted Bappa with their thunderous performances.

At 12:15 pm, Jaya Kishori completed the consecration rituals in the presence of a large number of devotees. A series of cultura...