IN PHOTOS: Devotees in Mumbai gear up to celebrate Ganeshotsav

Devotees of Lord Ganesha in Mumbai have been gearing up to celebrate one of Maharashtra's biggest festivals, Ganeshotsav. Pics/Ashish Raje and Shadab Khan

Updated On: 2023-09-16 06:46 PM IST

Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed

Devotees across Mumbai have been preparing for the 10-day festival. Pics/Ashish Raje and Shadab Khan

Ganeshotsav will begin September 19 and Ganesh Visarjan will be observed on the 10th day on September 28

The Ganesh Utsav is celebrated for 10 days, Ganpati Visarjan during Ganesh Chaturthi marks the final ritual, involving the immersion of the Ganesha idol into water bodies

Significantly, the Ganpati Visarjan is observed with great fervor throughout Mumbai and various regions of Maharashtra

Ganesh Chaturthi holds immense significance in Hindu culture. Lord Ganesha is revered as the remover of obstacles and the harbinger of new beginnings Pic/Shadab Khan

The festival promotes unity, as communities come together to celebrate and share joy. Elaborate decorations, devotional songs, and artistic performances grace the pandals, creating an atmosphere of spiritual fervor/ Pic/Shadab Khan

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