Ganeshotsav at the ‘Shivneri’, Mayor’s Residence in Kharghar brought residents of the tribal hamlets of Chafewadi and Fanswadi into the celebrations, with women, men and children from the two communities performing the Ganesh aarti.
The aarti was held in a devotional atmosphere, with Panvel Mayor Nitin Patil hosting residents from the two tribal settlements as part of the festival celebrations. The programme was aimed at bringing members of the communities into the festivities at the Mayor’s residence.
Following the aarti, Patil honoured the women present with saree-blouse sets, while men were presented with clothing and children received new clothes.
The programme also included support for local young sportsmen. Cricket teams from Chafewadi and Fanswadi were provided financial assistance to purchase sports equipment, including bats, stumps and balls.
The assistance was intended to encourage interest in cricket among local youngsters and help the teams obtain basic equipment required for their sporting activities.
The Ganeshotsav gathering brought together the festival’s religious celebrations with a community interaction involving residents of the two tribal hamlets. The programme also provided an opportunity to recognise women, men and children from the communities and support local youth participating in sport.
The ongoing Ganeshotsav celebrations at Panvel Mayor’s Bungalow also brought together Police, Engineers and Sanitation Workers together in a separate event
