Global Ganesh Festival (2026)

In this episode of the Global Ganesh Festival, Flavia from Brazil discovers the vibrant world of Ganeshotsav in Pune right from beautifully decorated pandals and magnificent Ganpati idols to the powerful beats of Dhol Tasha and the energy of the celebrations. .She walks through some of Pune’s iconic Ganpati celebrations, experiences the devotion of thousands of people, tastes traditional Maharashtrian favourites like Modak and Puranpoli, and even gets a chance to dress in a traditional

In this episode of the Global Ganesh Festival Podcast, Riya Ganesh, an international student from Bahrain, shares her experience of celebrating Ganeshotsav in Pune and discovering the festival in a completely different way. .Having grown up in Bahrain, Riya has experienced Ganpati celebrations outside India as well. But celebrating the festival in Pune gave her a deeper connection to the traditions, culture and community that surround Ganeshotsav. She talks about how the city transforms during