Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Sarvajanik Ganpati Trust, Pune is pride, prestige, inspiration and ideal for Maharashtra´s Public Ganpati Festival. ABOUT US This is Dagdusheth Ganpati Pune, arguably the most revered and famous Ganesh idol in India, transcending religious boundaries to become an undeniable symbol of the city’s soul, its unwavering faith, and its vibrant cultural tapestry. About Us About Us - Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Sarvajanik Ganpati Trust, Pune is pride, prestige, inspiration and ideal for Maharashtra´s Public Ganpati Festival. Back in the 1800s, a successful sweet maker and businessman, Dagdusheth Halwai from Pune, lost his son to the plague that swept through the city. The grief-stricken family went to their spiritual guide, Shri Madhavanth Maharaj, who advised them to build a temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
