India, Aug. 18 -- The immersion (visarjan) day of Ganeshotsav in Pune may witness unprecedented disruption on Laxmi Road, as several Ganpati Mandals from the Peth areas plan to begin their immersion procession as early as 7 am. The move has sparked concern among the city's traditional Manache Ganpati Mandals, who have long held the ceremonial right to lead the immersion parade in the afternoon.

According to reports, around 35 to 40 mandals from central Pune have formed a collective under the slogan "Ek Ganpati, Ek Pathak" and declared their intent to proceed towards Laxmi Road in the morning, regardless of the established order.

Traditionally, the Manache Ganpati Mandals hold symbolic precedence, starting the immersion procession in a s...