# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Maha Ganeshotsav 2026 -  Baltimore Marathi Mandal
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? Ganpati Bappa Morya! ?

Baltimore Marathi Mandal invites you and your family to Shri Maha Ganeshotsav 2026 — a joyous celebration of tradition, culture, and community.

?  Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
⏰  Time: 1:30 PM – 8:00 PM
?  Venue: Hammond High School, 8800 Guilford Rd, Columbia, MD 21046

Event Schedule:
? 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM — Sthapana Puja
? 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM — Cultural Performances
? 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM — Group Atharvashirsha & Laddoo Auction
? 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM — Maha Aarti
? 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM — Dhol Tasha & Visarjan Miravnuk
?️ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM — Prasad & Dinner

Join us for a day full of devotion, dance, music, and togetherness as we welcome Bappa into our community. From the sthapana puja to the dhol-tasha visarjan procession, this is a celebration for the whole family — kids, elders, and everyone in between.

Registration:
?‍?‍?‍? BMM Family Members — Dinner included
? Traditional Members & Non-Members — Nominal dinner charge at the venue

RSVP is required for all attendees so we can plan seating, prasad, and dinner accordingly.

? RSVP here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/baltimore-marathi-mandal-maha-ganeshotsav-2026-rsvp

? This celebration is more than an event — it's how we keep our traditions alive and pass them on to the next generation, right here in our adopted home. If you're able, please consider supporting this year's Ganeshotsav with a donation. BMM is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit — your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Donate: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/ganeshotsav-donations--2026

Bring your family and friends, and join us for a day full of devotion, music, and togetherness!

Ganpati Bappa Morya, Mangalmurti Morya! ?

— Baltimore Marathi Mandal

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/maha-ganeshotsav-2026-baltimore-marathi-mandal/200030669794031
- **Event Categories**: Nonprofit, Kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200030669794031?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=columbia-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hammond High School
- **lat**: 39.1676
- **long**: -76.86056
- **full address**: Hammond High School, 8800 Guilford Rd, Columbia, MD 21046-1408, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Maha Ganeshotsav 2026 -  Baltimore Marathi Mandal being held?
  - **A:** Maha Ganeshotsav 2026 -  Baltimore Marathi Mandal takes place on Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Hammond High School, 8800 Guilford Rd, Columbia, MD 21046-1408, United States.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Maha Ganeshotsav 2026 -  Baltimore Marathi Mandal is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Maha Ganeshotsav 2026 -  Baltimore Marathi Mandal sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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