Tourists and visitors can enjoy several attractions and places to visit in Pune.
For example, Pune has a number of Zoos and Parks for families as well as a large number of multiplexes and cinema theatres, showing the latest Bollywood & Hollywood movies.
In addition to this, Marathi Theatre (Drama) forms a great part of the cities culture and receive patronage from the local Marathi community.
The Sawaai Gandhrva Music Festival is a festival dedicated to classical forms of music spread over three days and supported by renowned artists; it attracts and is supported by music lovers from Pune and its surrounding areas including Bombay creates a big hype and is much awaited by the locals.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a celebration of the 10 days of Lord Ganesha; during the months of August-September, a major part of the population, puts up pandals of the Lord amidst mythological surrounding and with complete decorative lights.
This festival pans out as a carnival like procession through the city with every pandal of the Lord Ganesha being immerses in the local rivers.
Classifying as one of the most important festivals in the city, a must visit as in addition to the procession, the Touristic Department organises a month long festival hosting classical dance, musical, film, drama festivals, automobile rallies and some traditional sports programmes.
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