Devotees who thronged Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir in Pune on Tuesday to witness the spectacular sunflower decoration at the temple were mesmerised looking at the sight.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/watch-punes-dagdusheth-temple-decorated-with-21000-sunflowers-devotees-mesmerised-looking-at-this-spectacular-sight

For the first time, we got 25 applications for stocking eco-friendly Ganpati idols.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/dy-municipal-commissioner-shares-insights-on-mumbais-expanding-ganpati-celebrations-civic-eco-friendly-initiatives

For the past couple of years, I have stopped bringing Ganpati Bappa at my house since I lost my parents and there are too many emotions attached to it.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/ganeshotsav-2023-padmini-kolhapure-says-getting-eco-friendly-ganpati-idols-is-the-least-we-can-do-for-future-generations

Pune does not have huge Ganpati idols; what we are famous for are our designs and decorations and Desai played an important role in this,” said Kunjeer.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/he-was-family-pune-ganesh-mandal-decorated-by-nitin-desai-for-18-years-mourns-his-death-8873019/