Ganesh Utsav is a highly revered Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the beloved elephant-headed deity. Pics/Shadab Khan
An 18-foot-tall idol of Lord Ganesha, created at Parel Railway workshop was being shifted to Surat by the Jai Malhari Mitra Mandal, marking a significant event for devotees
The grand idol, which stands at an impressive 18 feet, is one of the largest in the region and has been crafted with great devotion and skill
Lord Ganesha is considered the remover of obstacles and often invoked at the start of any new endeavour, intellectual pursuit, or business venture
10-day-long celebration is observed with great fervour and devotion by Hindus across the world, particularly in Maharashtra
Lord Ganesha is also known by various names such as Gajanana, Dhoomraketu, Ekdanta, Vakrtunda and Siddhi Vinayaka
The festival begins on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, which typically falls between August and September
During Ganesh festival, elaborately decorated idols of Lord Ganesha are installed in homes, temples, and pandals
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