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Maharashtra Ganeshotsav 2026 competition goes global with 432 entries from state; Thane leads with 52
Updated On: 13 September, 2026 11:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The international category has received entries from countries including Japan, Sri Lanka, Germany, Nigeria and Singapore. The participation from overseas is expected to give Maharashtra's state festival a wider global identity, officials said.

The competition is organised by the Maharashtra Kala Academy under the Department of Cultural Affairs. Representational Pic/File
The Maharashtra government's Ganeshotsav 2026 competition has received 432 entries from across the state, with Thane district recording the highest number of applications at 52. The competition has also gone global this year, with entries received from five countries for the newly introduced international category, an official statement said.
Thane district recorded the highest number of applications, with 52 Ganesh mandals applying for the competition.
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