Pittsburgh Marathi Mandal Ganeshotsav:39th Annual Celebration
Experience the vibrant energy, traditional attire, and cultural spirit of the Ganesh festival celebrated by the Marathi community in Pittsburgh, far from home.
Pittsburgh Marathi Mandal & Hindu Jain temple kickstarted the 39th annual celebration of Ganeshotsav on 30th August 2025 on Ganesh Chaturthi. The grandeur of the Pittsburgh Marathi Mandal’s 39th Ganeshotsav is truly a sight to behold. Held every year at Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, (U.S.A.). The festive atmosphere, the traditional attire, and the sheer energy behind it all are absolutely stunning. These Marathi faces, adorned in traditional clothes and gathered with immense enthusiasm to celebrate Ganpati Bappa’s festival seven seas away from their homeland, are truly inspiring. For our readers, we present a few selected pictures here.
Dr. Namrata Mishra Tiwari, Editor, IndiaInput
The Pittsburgh Marathi Mandal (MMPGH) https://www.mmpgh.org hosted its annual Public Ganeshotsav 2025 with great devotion, reverence, and enthusiasm. The festivities began with the installation of the Ganesh idol, accompanied by the resounding beats of the dhol and tasha. Following the consecration, recitation of the Atharvashirsha, and the aarti, a large number of devotees came to seek blessings.
During the Mahaprasaad, more than 700 devotees were served the consecrated meal. Despite the large crowd, the volunteers cooked twice to ensure that everyone received the prasad. The last meal was served to the team of volunteers themselves, which stood as an excellent example of their selfless service and leadership qualities.
AI Technology and Youth Power at Pittsburgh Ganeshotsav
This year’s event was notable for its unique AI-powered animated decor. It beautifully brought to life the story of Ganesh and Kartikeya’s journey around the Earth. This innovative decoration received a massive response.
The success of the event was largely due to the contributions of the Pittsburgh Marathi School, the Marathi Youth Division, and students from CMUhttps://www.cmu.edu (Carnegie Mellon University) , University of Pittsburgh http://www.pitt.edu and Duquesne Universities https://www.duq.edu. The decoration team excelled this year, while the dhol-tasha and lezim groups infused the festival with vibrant energy.
Ganpati aarti is performed daily at 7:30 PM, and the Ganesh Visarjan procession will take place on September 7 at 4:00 PM.
The Enduring Legacy of Pittsburgh’s Marathi Ganeshotsav
The tradition of celebrating Ganeshotsav by the Marathi community in Pittsburgh has now reached its 39th year. This festival provides an invaluable opportunity for Marathi people living abroad to preserve their culture, traditions, and sense of community. This grand event serves as a platform for the Marathi community in America to maintain their religious and cultural identity.
According to President Rahul Deshmukh,” the Ganeshotsav is not merely a religious ceremony but a symbol of culture, devotion, and community solidarity.”
The overflowing enthusiasm seen in these pictures conveys a single message: “Ganpati Bappa Morya!” Heartfelt wishes and greetings from http://indiainput.com Mangal Murti Morya!
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