Mahesh Suryavanshi Honoured by World-Record 4,112 Dhol Players!
Dhol-Tasha Federation Organises Felicitation Ceremony at Kasba Ganpati Temple; Office-Bearers of Hindubhushan Smarak Trust Attend
Pune | Correspondent
The Dhol-Tasha Federation, Maharashtra, organised a special felicitation ceremony at the temple of Pune’s Gram Daivat, Shri Kasba Ganpati, highlighting the pride of Maharashtra’s cultural traditions, the legacy of devotion to Lord Ganesha, and the collective strength of Dhol-Tasha performances. Mahesh Suryavanshi was felicitated on his election as the newly appointed President of the Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Sarvajanik Ganpati Trust. All dignitaries were also cordially invited to participate in the grand aarti of Shri Ganesh.
The ceremony gained special significance against the backdrop of the world-record Dhol-Tasha performance featuring 4,112 drummers at the Statue of Hindubhushan memorial site dedicated to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The initiative conveyed a message of preserving and promoting traditional art forms while expanding the cultural identity of Maharashtra through Dhol-Tasha performances.
MLA Hemantbhau Rasane, representing the Kasba Assembly constituency; Maheshji Suryavanshi, newly elected President of the Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Sarvajanik Ganpati Trust; Sunilbhau Rasane, Treasurer and former President of the Trust; journalist Anand Saraf; Kumar Renuse; Nitin Dada Pandit, Treasurer of the Tulshibaug Ganeshotsav and corporator; and Vinayakji Thakar Guruji, President of the Kasba Ganpati Devasthan, were among the prominent dignitaries present at the event.
Public Ganeshotsav is not merely a religious tradition but also an effective medium for promoting social harmony, cultural preservation, and public participation. Various organisations and volunteers are continuously working to pass this legacy on to the younger generation through Dhol-Tasha groups. Against this backdrop, the felicitation of the newly elected President and the participation of prominent dignitaries further strengthened the message of cultural unity and the preservation of Ganeshotsav traditions.
Office-Bearers of the Trust Attend on Behalf of MLA Mahesh Landge
On behalf of MLA Mahesh Landge, President of the Hindubhushan Smarak Trust and MLA representing the Bhosari Assembly constituency, several office-bearers of the Hindubhushan Smarak Trust attended the programme. Those present included Trust member Pratap Mohite, social worker Ravibhau Gaikwad, Trust member Indrajit Bhosale, Prasad Waikar, coordinator Ganesh Gurav, and others.
The presence of these office-bearers, associated with an initiative that has elevated Maharashtra’s cultural heritage through a world-record Dhol-Tasha performance, added special significance to the ceremony.
Dhol-Tasha Federation Office-Bearers in Attendance
The event was also attended by Anup Sathe, Organiser of the Dhol-Tasha Federation, Maharashtra; federation member Vilas Shigwan; Vishal Mankar, President of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Dhol-Tasha Federation; Akshay Balkawade, President of the Pune City Dhol-Tasha Federation; Working President Abhijit Kumawat; Secretary Prashant Tambe; Treasurer Mandar Gosavi; Vice-President Prakash Raut; and Senior Vice-President Ravi Bodke.
