The immersion procession of Lalbaugcha Raja
The immersion procession of Lalbaugcha Raja
The Lalbaugcha Raja idol showered with flowers during the procession
The Lalbaugcha Raja idol showered with flowers during the procession
A mandal member adorns the Chintamani cha Ganpati idol with kumkum during the immersion procession in Chinchpokali
A mandal member adorns the Chintamani cha Ganpati idol with kumkum during the immersion procession in Chinchpokali
The Shri Mahalakshmi Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal idol during the immersion procession
The Shri Mahalakshmi Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal idol during the immersion procession
Mandal members pose for a selfie during the immersion procession
Mandal members pose for a selfie during the immersion procession
The Ganpati Visarjan procession led to heavy traffic jams in several parts of Mumbai combined with the heavy downpour since morning
The Ganpati Visarjan procession led to heavy traffic jams in several parts of Mumbai combined with the heavy downpour since morning
Devotees immerse Lord Ganesh idols at Girgaon Chowpatty
Devotees immerse Lord Ganesh idols at Girgaon Chowpatty
Ganesh Chaturthi lasts ten days, ending on the fourteenth day of the fortnight (Anant Chaturdashi)
Ganesh Chaturthi lasts ten days, ending on the fourteenth day of the fortnight (Anant Chaturdashi)
At the end of the festival, which is termed as Ganpati Visarjan, the idols are immersed in a large body of water such as the sea, river or a lake. The clay idols disintegrate over time in the water
At the end of the festival, which is termed as Ganpati Visarjan, the idols are immersed in a large body of water such as the sea, river or a lake. The clay idols disintegrate over time in the water
Members of a Ganesh Pandal in Bandra cover up their Ganpati idol with a plastic sheet due to the rains
Members of a Ganesh Pandal in Bandra cover up their Ganpati idol with a plastic sheet due to the rains
The heavy rains couldn't keep Mumbaikars from participating in Ganesh Visarjan festivities
The heavy rains couldn't keep Mumbaikars from participating in Ganesh Visarjan festivities
Seveal devotees thronged Girgaon Chowpatty to immerse Ganesh idols
Seveal devotees thronged Girgaon Chowpatty to immerse Ganesh idols
Public Preparations for Ganesh Chaturthi begins months ahead. They are usually funded by local residents, businesses and community organizations
Public Preparations for Ganesh Chaturthi begins months ahead. They are usually funded by local residents, businesses and community organizations
The idol making in Maharashtra usually begins with'Padya pooja' or worshipping the feet of Lord Ganesh
The idol making in Maharashtra usually begins with'Padya pooja' or worshipping the feet of Lord Ganesh
The Ganpati idols are brought to 'pandals' or temporary structures usually 15u00e2u0080u009320 days before. These pandals have elaborate decoration and lighting
The Ganpati idols are brought to 'pandals' or temporary structures usually 15u00e2u0080u009320 days before. These pandals have elaborate decoration and lighting
Devotees venture out in boats to immerse Ganesh idols
Devotees venture out in boats to immerse Ganesh idols
Idol makers have been making eco-friendly Ganesh idols instead of Plaster of Paris ones in recent years
Idol makers have been making eco-friendly Ganesh idols instead of Plaster of Paris ones in recent years
Girgaum Chowpatty. Pic/Suresh Karkera
Girgaum Chowpatty. Pic/Suresh Karkera
Andheri (East). Pic/Rane Ashish
Andheri (East). Pic/Rane Ashish
Girgaum Chowpatty. Pic/Atul Kamble
Girgaum Chowpatty. Pic/Atul Kamble
