VIDEOS: Ajit Pawar Performs Pooja At Pune's Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple Ahead Of Visarjan

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, along with his wife Sunetra Pawar, performed a pooja at Pune's Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple on Saturday.

Pawar stated that ten days passed "so quickly" and no one even realised, as people were deeply engrossed in devotion. He further said that he prayed to Lord Ganesha for peace and happiness for all.

#WATCH | Pune | Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, along with his wife, performs Anant Chaturthi pooja at Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple. pic.twitter.com/Sx0LDit6P7

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VIDEO | Pune: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar performs aarti at Shreemant Dagdusheth Ganpati ahead of 'visarjan'.

The 10-day Ganeshotsav festival is concluding today.

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Pune, Maharashtra: Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati, who had been installed at the mandap for the past ten days, was brought back to his original temple today after the morning aarti. The aarti and abhishek were performed by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and his wife… pic.twitter.com/1Qr0q8pqR1

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The Deputy Chief Minister appealed to the citizens to follow police instructions and cooperate fully during the Ganesh Visarjan procession.

Speaking to reporters on the occasion, Pawar said, "Ten days passed so quickly, no one even realised, as everyone was deeply engrossed in devotion. Prayers and rituals were performed. I prayed to Lord Ganesha for peace and happiness for all."

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"During the immersion, all citizens should follow the police's instructions, cooperate fully, and perform the visarjan on time. May Ganeshotsav conclude smoothly, with proper discipline and order maintained," he added.

The Deputy CM further said that the state government is making efforts to provide assistance to the farmers who are facing difficulties due to heavy rains.

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He said, "At present, due to heavy rains, farmers are facing difficulties. The government is making efforts, and those who have suffered losses will be assisted."

Ganeshotsav is set to conclude today with the immersion of the Lord Ganesha idols, accompanied by vibrant celebrations.