Ganesh Chaturthi in Pune is not only an act of devotion. It is an enormous creative experience. For 2025, Pune’s Ganapati mandals raised the bar with Ganapati idols made from chocolate, coins, grains, steel, and other various exciting materials. Let’s check out some of those beautiful pieces of work and their respective mandals.
1. Ganapati in the form of Soil from seven cities — Saptamrittika Ganapati:
Pune connection: In 2025, a well-known Nagpur sculptor, Suresh Pathak, created innovative “Saptamrittika” Ganapati idols of earth, from earth obtained from seven ago cities from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. Of the 100 made, 50 Ganapati idols travelled to Pune, to show the concept of unity through earth & traditions.
What makes this unique: Not only are these idols eco-friendly and sustainable, the idols also hold a very important story about cultures coexisting harmoniously and the ecological responsibility that goes along with them —making them a very emotional part of Pune’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
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2. Currency & Coin-Adorned Ganapati:
While not limited to Pune, other mandals have also adorned their Ganapati idols with rupees and coins, representing money and devotion.
Pune Placement Tip: Watch out for Guruji Talim Mandal (Laxmi Road), famous for their use of unexpected things like coins, grains, or flowers as their theme.
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3. Grains, Pulses & Vegetables:
In Budhwar Peth, the Akhil Mandai Mandal is famous for Ganapati idols made of pulses, grains, and vegetables. Once the idols have been then taken out for visarjan, the pulses or grains often go to the needy, linking art, devotion, and charity wonderfully.
4. Floral Ganapati:
Floral artistry is thriving at Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir, who in recent years featured a stunning Sheshatmaj Ganesh motif made exclusively of flowers.
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5. Sustainable Scrap & Metal Idols:
While explicit examples from Pune are not common in the database, the Raviwar Peth mandals – right in the heart of the old-city business area with the metal trade – are ripe candidates for scrap and recycled-material pieces.
6. Paper, Pulp & Eco-Friendly Idols:
Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Mandal (est. 1892) has been making waves with a one-of-a-kind Ganapati idol made of wood and bran – one of the earliest eco-conscious models in Pune.
And other eco-friendly arrangements with paper pulp idols remain popular in Budhwar Peth.
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7. Other Clever & Artistic Creations:
Looking at a broader perspective outside Pune showcases creative examples across India; with idols made from sugarcane, mentos, biscuits and even buckets.
Within Pune, student-led and smaller community groups surrounding Fergusson College, JM Road and Narayan Peth, regularly highlight playful, eco-aware creations using paper, bamboo or reused books
Mandal Highlights: Quick Overview
Substance & Theme | Notable Mandal / Area |
Soil from 7 cities | Saptamrittika Ganapati |
Coins & Currency | Guruji Talim Mandal (Laxmi Road) |
Grains, Vegetables | Akhil Mandai Mandal (Budhwar Peth) |
Floral Art | Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple |
Scrap & Metal | Raviwar Peth Mandals |
Paper / Eco-Friendly | Bhausaheb Rangari Mandal (Budhwar Peth) |
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Why These Idols Matter:
Sustainable Thinking: Using materials that are edible, recyclable or biodegradable showcases what is important to them regarding sustainability.
Social Messaging: These idols collectively exhibit broader ideas around whatever connecting the world through feeding grains for better social practise or simply creative ways of thinking.
Artistic Elements: These mandals spark wonder within students and art historians but create opportunities for Instagram photos and a cultural experience.
Cultural Continuum: These idols merge worship traditions with modern materials representing growth in Pune’s narrative.
In 2025, Pune’s Ganesh Chaturthi experience has idols that are different; hybrids of tradition where devotion meets sustainability, art, and cultural messaging. From student groups’ chocolate and pulse representation, to the talented floral and eco-friendly work by Budhwar Peth mandals, these mandals are constantly re-evaluation faith through the artistic work they produce.
Whether you are a student looking for your next Insta-post, or an artist searching for your new innovative piece—consider taking these experiences on your stop:
- Akhil Mandai Mandal – pulses & cereals
- Guruji Talim Mandal – coins, flowers
- Dagdusheth Halwai Temple – Floral beauty
- Raviwar Peth Mandals – recycled representation
Let Ganpati Bappa inspire not only the devotion this year—but also imagination, awareness, and togetherness.
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