Pune: Bopkhel Welcomes Sharadiya Navratri 2026 with Traditional Procession and Cultural Performances
Bopkhel, 11th October 2026: Devotion, traditional arts and cultural performances marked the welcome of Sharadiya Navratri 2026 in Bopkhel Gaonthan, Pune. The celebrations were organised by Shitaladevi Bhajani Mandal Trust and Sai Pratishthan, Bopkhel, with Ghatasthapana festivities featuring a procession from the Ganpati Temple in Ganeshnagar to Bopkhel village.
A traditional self-defence demonstration by Veerbhadra Pratishthan was among the highlights of the programme. Students performed alongside their mentor, showcasing traditional martial skills, including Lakdi Kathi. The presentation added a display of traditional martial arts to the Navratri celebrations.
The programme also featured Shivraj Vadya Pathak from Dighi, Pune, and a Kantara-themed show, bringing traditional music and cultural performances to the festivities.
As part of the devotional programme, Omkareshwar Ektari Bhajan Mandal was scheduled to perform at 10 pm, extending the celebrations into the night.
The event brought together local residents and cultural performers to mark the beginning of the Navratri festivities in Bopkhel, with a focus on religious observance and traditional cultural practices.
