Bappa of the Year 2026

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🪔 BAPPA OF THE YEAR 2026 Presented by Dharmasthan.in Your Bappa. Your Celebration. Your Story. A celebration of the creativity, devotion and spirit behind Ganpati celebrations across Maharashtra and beyond. Open to Sarvajanik Ganpati Mandals • Housing Societies • Ghar-Ghoti Ganpatis ABOUT THE COMPETITION Every year, thousands of Ganpati celebrations come alive across Maharashtra. From grand Sarvajanik Mandals and beautifully decorated housing societies to intimate Ghar-Ghoti celebrations, every Bappa has a story. Bappa of the Year 2026, presented by Dharmasthan.in, brings these celebrations together in one place. We want to see the creativity, devotion, imagination and effort that goes into making your Ganpati celebration special. Whether your celebration is grand or intimate, traditional or innovative, elaborate or beautifully simple - we want to see your Bappa. Show us your Bappa. Show us your decoration. Show us what makes your celebration special. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Bappa of the Year 2026 is open to everyone. You can participate as: • Sarvajanik Ganpati Mandal • Housing / Residential Society • Ghar-Ghoti / Family Ganpati • Community Ganpati Celebration You do not need to be a registered organization to participate. HOW TO PARTICIPATE 1. Create an Instagram Reel Create a Reel showcasing your Ganpati and its decoration. The Reel should clearly showcase your Bappa and the overall decoration. 2. Mention Dharmasthan.in Your Reel must mention Dharmasthan.in. You can do this through: • The Dharmasthan logo • Text mentioning Dharmasthan.in • A verbal mention in the Reel 3. Collaborate with Dharmasthan Your Reel must be posted as an Instagram Collaboration post with the official Dharmasthan Instagram account. This collaboration is compulsory for your entry to be considered valid. 4. Submit Your Entry Submit your entry exclusively through the official Bappa of the Year 2026 submission form on Dharmasthan.in. Provide your required details along with the link to your Instagram Reel. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? There is no single definition of a beautiful Ganpati. We want to discover celebrations that demonstrate: Creativity - unique ideas, themes and execution. Devotion - the love and भावना behind your celebration. Aesthetics - beautiful, thoughtful and well-executed decorations. Originality - something that makes your Bappa stand apart. Community Spirit - the people and effort behind your celebration. Meaning - a decoration or concept that tells a story. And sometimes, simplicity. A beautifully decorated Ghar-Ghoti Bappa can be just as special as a grand public celebration. ENTRY REQUIREMENT To participate, you must: Create an Instagram Reel showcasing your Ganpati and decoration, mention Dharmasthan.in in the Reel, and publish it as a Collaboration post with Dharmasthan's official Instagram account. The Instagram Collaboration is mandatory for a valid entry. All entries must be submitted through Dharmasthan.in. IMPORTANT DATE 🗓️ Last Date to Submit 25 September 2026 Don't wait until the last day. Show us your Bappa. 🏆 BAPPA OF THE YEAR 2026 Thousands of celebrations. Countless stories. One celebration of Bappa. Presented by Dharmasthan.in