Bopkhel Welcomes Sharadiya Navratri 2026 with Enthusiasm

PCMC24Published: 12 Oct 2026, 12:07 pm1 min read

People in traditional attire holding sticks walk on a road, with a procession behind them.

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Sharadiya Navratri 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Bopkhel village, featuring a traditional procession, cultural programs, and art exhibitions. The procession commenced from the Ganpati Temple in Ganesh Nagar.

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Sharadiya Navratri 2026 welcomed with enthusiasm in Bopkhel village.
Traditional procession started from Ganpati Temple in Ganesh Nagar.
Traditional self-defense demonstration with wooden sticks performed in the procession.
Omkareshwar Ektari Bhajan Mandal was scheduled to perform bhajans at 10 PM.
Sheetaladevi Bhajani Mandal Trust and Sai Pratishthan, Bopkhel, organized the event.

Sharadiya Navratri 2026 was welcomed with great enthusiasm and a devotional atmosphere in Bopkhel village, Pune district. Traditional art and cultural programs added vibrancy to the celebrations. According to Punekar News, a grand procession was taken out from the Ganpati Temple in Ganesh Nagar to Bopkhel village.

During the procession, a demonstration of the traditional self-defense art of 'Lakdi Kathi' (wooden stick) was presented, which captivated the attendees. Additionally, traditional music and a special performance based on the 'Kantara' theme were also featured. These events included bhajans and various cultural programs.

Sheetaladevi Bhajani Mandal Trust, Sai Pratishthan, Bopkhel, and Veerabhadra Pratishthan actively participated in organizing the event. The Shivraj Vadyapathak from Dighi added fervor to the procession. Punekar News reported that the Omkareshwar Ektari Bhajan Mandal was scheduled to perform bhajans at 10 PM. The festivities created a devotional atmosphere throughout Bopkhel village.