A Grand Tribute to Omkareshwar with Drum and Tasha Performances by 11 Flag-Bearing Troops

Organized by Shri Omkareshwar Temple Trust; MLA Hemant Rasne present

Pune: At Pune’s historic Shri Omkareshwar Temple—built on the banks of the Mutha River, adorned with nine domes, and reflecting unique Peshwa-era architecture—a spectacular tribute was offered to Lord Mahadev with performances of dhol-tasha (traditional drums) by as many as 11 flag-bearing troupes. The special event titled “Shri Omkareshwar Charani Manavandana” was organized on the occasion of the last Monday of the holy month of Shravan.

The event was graced by MLA Hemant Rasne, along with the temple’s Executive Trustee Dhanottam Lonkar, Gaurav Bapat, Vishal Gharat, trustees, volunteers, and a large gathering of devotees.

The 11 participating troupes included Ramanbag, Shivgarjana, Jnana Prabodhini, Shriram, Swaroopvardhini, Nadbrahma, Yuva, Abhedya, Garware, Shivmudra, and Gajalaxmi, while Samarth Pratishthan presented a special percussion performance.

Dhanottam Lonkar said, “The construction of Omkareshwar Temple took place between 1734 and 1736, and this structure holds immense historical significance. It stands as a symbol of Pune’s religious and cultural heritage. Hence, on this final Shravan Monday, we organized this unique program.”

A grand Maha Aarti was performed in the presence of dignitaries and the drum players, marking the culmination of the tribute.