Pune, July 27 -- The historic Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Mandal, known as India's first public Ganesh Mandal, marked the commencement of Ganeshotsav 2025 with its traditional Vasapujan ceremony on Sunday.

The event was graced by Rajesh Bansode, Additional Commissioner of Pune City Police (West Region), who performed the ritual and addressed the gathering.

Highlighting the massive turnout expected during the Ganesh festival in Pune, Bansode urged volunteers from various Ganesh mandals to maintain the same discipline and dedication as police officers.

"Pune's Ganeshotsav draws lakhs of devotees, but the police force is limited. Every volunteer should contribute with the same responsibility as law enforcement personnel," he appeal...