Being away from India for more than a year and a half and I am beginning to miss the cultural ethos of amche Pune (jithe kay une). Ganpati is a great time in all of Maharashtra and the cultural capital Pune is the best place to enjoy it. With every nook and corner in the city having their own local ganpati mandal, and all competing with one another for putting up the best decorations the whole city is transformed into one vibrant celebration. Add to that the Pune festival with cultural programmes at Ganesh kala krida manch, the time of the year is not one to be missed.
Singapore Maharashtra Mandal has done its best this time to have a week long celebrations with daily puja aarti and prasad and a cultural programme over the weekend. The growing Maharashtrian Community in Singapore ensured a packed house for the cultural event yesterday in the Global Indian International School Auditorium. The theme was unity in diversity of India, showcasing dances from all over India, performed by School children. Noteworthy was the fusion of traditional dance with western which won the "once more" from the regaling audience.
Overall a very interesting programme.
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