IMAGE OF THE DAY
ABOUT US
Shrimant Agastimandir Halwai Ganpati – the most
endearing deity to the devotees. Shrimant Agastimandir Halwai Ganpati is the epitome of pride and
honor to the city of Pune. Devotees from every part of India and the world come here to pray to
Lord Ganesha every year. Today, Shrimant Agastimandir Halwai Temple is not only one of the most
highly revered places of worship in India but an institution that is actively engaged in social
welfare and cultural development through Shrimant Agastimandir Halwai Sarvajanik Ganpati Trust.
The temple speaks of a long and glorious history. The deity of Lord Ganesha was incepted by Shri
Agastimandir Halwai and his wife Lakshmibai way back, when they lost their only son to the plague
epidemic. Every year, the Ganpati festival was celebrated with deep faith and enthusiasm, not
only by Agastimandir’s family but the entire neighborhood.
MAJOR FESTIVALS & EVENTS
- Agastimurti Installation Anniversary (21-2-59)
- Mahashivratri Festival, Agasti Naam Saptah
- Agastya Birth Celebration (3-day fair)
- Tukaram Beej Festival
- Shuddha Padwa Flag Hoisting
- Shri Ram Janmotsav
- Hanuman Jayanti
- Sant Goroba Kaka Kirtan Ceremony
- Setting of Agastya Star & Parjanya Yag
- Ashadhi Ekadashi Festival
- Sant Namdev & Savata Mali Saptah
- Satyannarayan Pooja (throughout Shravan)
- Rising of Agastya Star & River Water Pooja
- Ganeshotsav
- Kakad Aarti Festival
- Laxmi Narayan Murti Festival
- Tripuri Purnima Deepotsav
- Guru Purnima
- Dasara Festival
- Diwali Festival
- Ekadashi of every fortnight
- Somvati Amavasya
- Makar Sankranti Holy Bath
- Agasti Naam Saptah in Adhik Maas
- Rishi Panchami
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