PUNE: The Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Trust which is famous for its grand decorations, has this year themed its decoration based on Omkar Mahal, an imaginary palace. The deity of Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Trust will occupy the pride of place in the Omkar Mahal, said the Trustee of Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Trust and Festive Head Punit Balan.
The Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Trust, which is the first sarvajanik (public) Ganesh mandal in the country, every year creates decorations based on huge palaces. This year, an imaginary palace, Omkar Mahal, which evokes a royal feel, has been created. Omkar Mahal has been conceptualised by Janhavi Dhariwal-Balan and the carvings have been inspired by the cloth of the ancient era and has been presented like the Kundan ornament. The mahal has been decorated with beautiful flowers. ‘Om Gan Ganpataye Namo Nama’, a mantra, has been written on the top of the sanctum sanctorum. Because of the chanting of the mantra, the atmosphere in the sanctum sanctorum will always be pleasant and devotional.
A tree put up near the mahal has been decked up with a traditional bell and beautiful flowers. It will be a symbol of love, happiness and satisfaction which is an important part of our lives. The place of worship in the sanctum sanctorum of the mahal is a source of divine inspiration and along with the ‘Om Gan Ganpataye Namo Nama’ mantra, attractive artwork has been created, said Punit Balan, Festive Head of Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Trust.
Punit Balan, Festive Head of Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Trust said, “The decorations made during the Ganesh festival in Pune are a centre of attraction for Ganesh devotees all over the world. This year, a huge Omkar Mahal has been created. I am confident that devotees coming to seek blessings of the deity of Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati will feel more happy.”
