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IN PHOTOS | Tradition, devotion, celebration: India immerses in the festive spirit on Ganesh Chaturthi

Updated On: 28 August, 2025 10:39 AM IST | Raaina Jain

From devotees bringing home Ganpati idols to offering prayers and seeking blessings at temples, Ganesh Chaturthi – the first day of the 10-day Ganeshotsav – is being celebrated across India with spiritual and cultural fervour. Here are some glimpses of the festive atmosphere (Pics: PTI/AFP)

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Ganeshotsav, which commenced on August 27, will conclude with Anant Chaturdashi on September 6

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Ganeshotsav, which commenced on August 27, will conclude with Anant Chaturdashi on September 6
Solapur Many devotees brought idols of Lord Ganesha home or to pandals on the morning of August 27, marking the beginning of festivities

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Solapur

Many devotees brought idols of Lord Ganesha home or to pandals on the morning of August 27, marking the beginning of festivities

In Mumbai, devotees visited Ganpati pandals like Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani (left) and Khetwadi Cha Morya (right) to catch a glimpse of Bappa

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In Mumbai, devotees visited Ganpati pandals like Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani (left) and Khetwadi Cha Morya (right) to catch a glimpse of Bappa

The city is home to many renowned pandals that host grand celebrations. In fact, pandal hopping (visiting different pandals for Ganpati darshan) is one of the most highly anticipated traditions of Ganeshotsav in Mumbai

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The city is home to many renowned pandals that host grand celebrations. In fact, pandal hopping (visiting different pandals for Ganpati darshan) is one of the most highly anticipated traditions of Ganeshotsav in Mumbai

Ganpati idols as tall as 42 feet (right) and made of unique materials like plates (left) could be seen in Chennai. Devotees gathered to offer prayers to the deity

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Ganpati idols as tall as 42 feet (right) and made of unique materials like plates (left) could be seen in Chennai. Devotees gathered to offer prayers to the deity

In Nadia too, devotees visited Ganpati pandals and performed special rituals on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi

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In Nadia too, devotees visited Ganpati pandals and performed special rituals on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganpati pandals across India were decorated elaborately, with some following a specific theme. Here, people are seen offering prayers at a pandal in Ahmedabad

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Ganpati pandals across India were decorated elaborately, with some following a specific theme. Here, people are seen offering prayers at a pandal in Ahmedabad

Latasil Ganesh Temple, Guwahati Devotees across India also visited temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha to offer prayers

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Latasil Ganesh Temple, Guwahati

Devotees across India also visited temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha to offer prayers

Kolkata In addition to the majestic Ganpati idols, the decorations at temples and pandals was also noteworthy

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Kolkata

In addition to the majestic Ganpati idols, the decorations at temples and pandals was also noteworthy

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