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The '''Kasba Ganapati''' refers to both a particular idol of the god [[Ganapati]] in [[Pune]], [[India]], as well as to the temple built around the idol. The Kasba Ganapati is the presiding deity ([[gramadevata]]) of [[Pune]].<br />
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==History==<br />
The temple was commissioned by [[Jijausaheb]], after [[Dadoji Konddeo]] reported to her that an idol of Ganpati had been found in Pune. The idol's status as the premier idol in Pune was decided by [[Bal Gangadhar Tilak]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kasba Ganpati|url=http://www.kasbaganpati.org/english/html/history.htm|access-date=10 April 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503173703/http://www.kasbaganpati.org/english/html/history.htm|archive-date=3 May 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref><br />
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In the year 1630, the Maratha Aristocrat and wife of [[Shahaji|Sardar Shahaji Bhosale]], Jijaubaisaheb Bhosale arrived in Pune with her then infant son, Chhatrapati Shivaji maharaj, the founder of [[Maratha Empire]]. Around this time, along with other seven families, the Thakar Family migrated to Pune from the village of [[Indi, Karnataka|Indi]], [[Bijapur district, Karnataka|Bijapur]] district in present-day state of Karnataka. Shri Vinayak Bhatt Thakar also carried his Family deity, Lord Gajanan along with him. All these families settled near River bank around the current place of Kasba Ganapati Temple which was close to the residence of Jijabai. Jijabai perceived this as an auspicious moment{{citation needed|reason=Your explanation here|date=October 2014}} and promptly decided to build a temple, which is popularly known as the Kasba Ganpati Mandir.<ref name="Hindustan Times">{{cite news |last= Palande-Datar|first= Saili K|date=16 June 2021|title=Sutradhara’s tales: Pune rises from ashes as young Shivaji enters the scene|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/pune-news/sutradharas-tales-pune-rises-from-ashes-as-young-shivaji-enters-the-scene-101623839651226.html|newspaper=Hindustan Times}}</ref><br />
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Since then, Pune is also known as the city of Ganesh. The [[Peshwa]]s were ardent followers of Lord Ganesh. During their regime Shaniwarwada witnessed grand celebrations for Lord Ganesh.<ref name="TOI">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=8 September 2011|title=Peshwas celebrated with splendour|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/peshwas-celebrated-with-splendour/articleshow/9904849.cms|newspaper=Times of India }}</ref><br />
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In 1893, [[Bal Gangadhar Tilak]], the [[Indian Nationalist]] Leader, initiated the now famous Ganesh Festival. His intention was to gather people sharing similar ideas and exchange thoughts to deal with the British ruler. He started celebrating [[Ganesh Chaturthi|Ganesh Festival]] from his own house called Kesari Wada. Due to his personal popularity and initiative, Ganesh Festival became a public festival soon afterwards.<ref name="IE">{{cite news |last= Nath|first= Dipanita|date=9 September 2019|title=Lokmanya Tilak turned Ganeshotsav from private celebration to community festival, says historian|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/lokmanya-tilak-turned-ganeshotsav-from-private-celebration-to-community-festival-says-historian-5978274/|newspaper=Indian Express}}</ref><br />
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There was rivalry among the various mandals regarding the privilege of immersing the idol on the last day of the Ganpati festival. Bal Gangadhar Tilak resolved the rivalry and declared the privilege of immersion to Shri Kasba Ganpati, as it is the local deity of Pune.<br />
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==Annual Ganesh Festival==<br />
Until 1925, Shri Kasba Ganpati Mandal celebrated the festival within the premises of the temple and from 1926 it has been celebrated in an enclosed mandap. Presently, the ten days of the festival is a platform for local artists to display their talents through various cultural programs thus allowing a large number of devotees to participate in the celebrations. On the last day, Shri Kasba Ganpati plays the leading role during the immersion procession.<ref name="IE"/><br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*http://www.kasbaganpati.org/<br />
*http://kasbaganapati.wordpress.com/<br />
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