35 mandals, 1 Dahi Handi

The mandals have decided to celebrate at one place to resolve the issues of traffic jams and noise pollution

- Staff Reporter

Pune-based 35 leading Ganesh mandals have joined hands under an initiative by the Punit Balan Group (PBG) to celebrate a common Dahi Handi in the city this year. To avoid congestion at various chowks, address security issues during the celebrations and reduce pressure on the police, Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Mandal Celebration's chief and trustee Punit Balan brought together various mandals and decided to organise a common Dahi Handi at the historic Lal Mahal Chowk.

We Speaking on the occasion, Balan said, "The Dahi Handi celebrations are organised by many Ganesh mandals and other social organisations.