India, Aug. 31 -- Walk through the bustling lanes of the city's Camp area and you'll spot a string of food stalls, carts, and cafes sharing the same identity and supported by a local Ganesh mandal.

What began as a single juice cart nearly two decades ago has evolved into a unique community-driven business ecosystem. Today, about 18 stalls and 8 cafes offer a range of food, Chinese cuisine, chaat, pav bhaji, pizza, juices, and paan, all supported by Shrikrishna Tarun Mandal.

Founded in 1920, Shrikrishna Tarun Mandal is celebrating its 105th year. Known for staging historical performances during the Ganesh festival - from depictions of the 26/11 attacks to episodes from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's life - the mandal has also built a repu...