Rajarampuri suburb in Kolhapur welcomed Ganesha the traditional way; mandals say no to DJs and loud speakers

The festivities of Ganeshostsav began on a happy note in Rajarampuri area in Kolhapur. Mandals welcomed Ganesha with the loud beats of dhols, and energetic sound of tasha on September 2. After the devastating floods, the festival has been the first occasion where people have come together to rejoice. The Ganapati mandals in the region decided to stick to traditional instruments when brought Ganesha idols to the pandals.They strictly said no to DJs or loudspeakers on Ganesh Chaturthi this year.
Nine mandals came together to take part in the procession. Pathaks dressed up in traditional Maharashtrian attires, playing instruments like Kolhapuri dhol, Nashik dhol, and tashas welcomed the Trunk God with vigor and enthusiasm. To ensure the safety of the crowd, Police Superintendent Abhinav Deshmukh, senior police officer Tirupati Kakade, along with 300 other police officers, were stationed till midnight. The highlight of the procession was a mesmerising light show. This is a great spectacular for the people of Rajarampuri who enjoyed the festivity in its truest sense without high decibel noise or groovy and tacky tracks played by DJs.