Varsh 22 · 2026
Ganeshotsav 2026
12–25 September 2026 · Spaghetti CHS, Sector-15, Kharghar. Daily Aarti — Morning 9:00 am & Evening 8:30 pm.
Event overview
Ten days of devotion, culture and community
In 2026, Shree Siddhivinayak Sanskrutik Mandal (Registered) celebrates the 22nd year of its public Ganeshotsav. The festival brings together every age group in the society — from Nursery-schoolers to senior citizens — through prayer, cultural performances, and friendly competition.
Dates
12–25 September 2026
Venue
Spaghetti CHS, Sector-15, Kharghar
Daily Aarti
Morning 9:00 am & Evening 8:30 pm
Enquiries
Pankaj Jadhav: 8898423764
Prashant Kale: 9987025329
Sachin Kavathekar: 9702033574
Collection of donations
Contributions from residents and well-wishers make Ganeshotsav possible. Scan to donate — see our full Donations page for other ways to give.
Registration for participation — 2026
Scan the QR code to register for Ganeshotsav 2026 competitions — see the Competitions page for categories and rules.
Rituals
Pranpratishtha, Aarti & cultural programmes
Ganpati Pranpratishtha
Monday, 14 September, 10:30 am — installation of Shree Ganesh, for all residents of the society.
Morning & Evening Aarti
Held daily throughout the festival — Morning at 9:00 am and Evening at 8:30 pm.
Cultural programmes
Bhajan Sandhya, Haldi Kumkum and the Satyanarayan Mahapooja round out the festival's devotional side.
Day by day
Full programme schedule
Terms & conditions apply to competitions — see below.
- 1:30 pm — Assemble to welcome Shree Ganesh Idol All residents
- 10:30 am — Shree Ganesh Pranpratishtha All residents
- 6:30 pm — Deep Prajwalan All ladies of the society
- 6:00 pm — Bucket Ball, Marble Spoon & Ring Toss Nursery to Std IV (Groups 1–3)
- 6:00 pm — Ball Carrying Std V to X (Groups 1–2)
- 6:00 pm — Fancy Dress Competition Nursery to Std X (Groups 1–5)
- 6:00 pm — Musical Chair Boys & Girls, Std I to X, plus Ladies & Gents
- 6:00 pm — Elocution Competition — Marathi, Hindi & English Std I to XI+ (Groups 1–5)
- 10:30–11:30 am — Drawing Competition Nursery to Std XII (Groups 1–6)
- 11:30 am–12:30 pm — Handwriting Competition Nursery to Std XI+ (Groups 1–6)
- 2:00–4:00 pm — Slow Cycling (cycle without gear) Std V to XI+ (Groups 1–4)
- 6:00 pm — Solo Dance Competition + Anand Mela Nursery to XI+, and Ladies & Gents (Groups 1–7)
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm — Blood Donation Camp All residents
- 10:00 am — Free Medical Checkup Camp All residents
- 11:00 am — Football Competition Std V & above
- 6:00 pm — Informative lecture on PM/CM Health Care Schemes All residents
- 7:00 pm — Group Dance Competition + Anand Mela Nursery to XI+, and Ladies & Gents (Groups 1–7)
- 6:00 pm — Solo Singing Competition Nursery to XI+, and Ladies & Gents (Groups 1–7)
- 6:00 pm — Group Singing Competition (for participation) Groups 1–7, all ages
- 7:00 pm — Prize Distribution All residents
- 12:00–2:00 pm — Rangoli Competition All ladies of the society
- 3:00 pm — Shree Satyanarayan Mahapooja All residents
- 6:00–8:00 pm — Haldi Kumkum All ladies of the society
- 7:30–10:30 pm — Mahaprasad All residents
- 8:00 pm — Bhajan Sandhya All residents
- 5:00 pm onwards — Shree Ganesh Immersion (Visarjan) All residents
- 10:00 am — Prasad All residents
Competitions
Something for every age group
School kids
Nursery to Std IV — bucket ball, marble-spoon race, ring toss, fancy dress, drawing & handwriting.
Children (junior)
Std V to X — ball carrying, musical chair, elocution, slow cycling, dance & singing.
Youth (teen/adults)
Std XI and above — elocution, drawing, dance, singing and football.
Women & senior citizens
Ladies & Gents categories across musical chair, dance, singing and the Rangoli Competition.
Prize distribution
Wednesday, 23 September, 7:00 pm — winners across all age groups and categories are felicitated in front of the full society.
Ganpati Visarjan
Friday, 25 September, from 5:00 pm — Shree Ganesh Immersion, followed by Prasad distribution at 10:00 am for all residents.
Terms & conditions for competitions
- All students of Std X & XII who passed with 60% and above marks are requested to submit a copy of their marksheet.
- Students who participated in national/international competitions should submit their certificates.
- All participants should be residents of Spaghetti CHS Ltd. only.
- The Mandal reserves all rights of admission of participants, and may alter or cancel the schedule.
- Last date to enroll: 13 September 2026 — after which no registrations will be entertained.