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ABOUT PUNE FESTIVAL
Festival History

Lokmanya Tilak was witness in 1892 where he saw the grand scale on which the Ganesh festival was celebrated in Gwalior and the enthusiastic participation of people therein. This alone inspired him to make the Ganesh festival a public event in Maharashtra. He saw an urgent need to reshape the Indian society based on our own heritage and philosophy. He severely criticised the blind imitation of western ways and said that it amounted to spiritual and moral bankruptcy. Tilak wished to bring about social change for political reasons too. He was convinced that social change was the key to political awareness. The country was under a foreign rule. It was necessary to arouse the masses to oppose the tyrannical British Rule. It was necessary to stir the masses and mobilise public opinion for national ends. To achieve the desired result it was necessary to awaken the masses and what else would be fit than the already popular Ganesh festival?
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Organizing Committee - Led by Chairman of the Pune Festival Committee Mr. Suresh Kalmadi, M.P., a stellar cast of organizers have come together to bring you the latest edition of the Pune Festival.

2005 Archives - Events & Performances


Events & Performances On September 15 at The Pune Festival 2005


The following are the events planned for September 15, 2005:
  • 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Mahila Mahotsav - Food Festival & Competitions ( GL Apte Sabhagraha )
  • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Saptrang III - Gurudas Shirali (vocal) ( Yashwant Chavan Auditorium )
  • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Saptrang III - Madhumita Mishra (dance) ( Tilak Smarak )
  • 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM Ananda Shankar Ballet ( Ganesh Kala Krida Rangmanch )
  • 9:00 PM Ananda Shankar Dance Ballet ( Tilak Smarak )
  • 10:00 PM Piya Bawari ( Ganesh Kala Krida Rangmanch )
Pune Festival 2004 - Complete Schedule of Events & Performances

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Hema Malini To Present "Yashoda-Krishna" Ballet During The Pune Festival 2005


Hema Malini, yesteryear's dreamgirl and one of India's leading classical exponents, presents "Yashodha - Krisha" ballet as part of the Pune Festival 2005. Part of the closing ceremonies on September 16, 2005 the ballet will be a special treat to Punites from Hema, who has been associated with Pune Festival right from it's first edition.

Awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1999 for her contribution to Indian Cinema, don't miss the chance for the special evening to see Hema enthrall audiences with her magical performances.

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How To Get Tickets For Pune Festival 2005 Shows? No Tickets, All Shows Are Free


Editor's Note: All shows organized as part of Pune Festival 2005 are free. Please go directly to the venue where the event is scheduled to happen. Best wishes, and enjoy the show.

Hi,

I am interested to watch performances by Ananda Shankar Dance Troupe.

Where to get tickets for it? Can I get tickets for all shows of Pune Festival at the same place?

Thanks.

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