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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai's Dadar market witnesses huge crowd on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi

Updated On: 26 August, 2025 08:58 PM IST | Raaina Jain

Ganesh Chaturthi – one of the most widely celebrated festivals in Mumbai – is almost here, and the city is immersed in last-minute preparations. The lanes of Dadar market are full with enthusiastic Mumbaikars shopping for flowers, decorations and other items (Pics/Shadab Khan)

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Dadar market is one of the most popular destinations in Mumbai for festive shopping (Pic/Shadab Khan)
Dadar market is one of the most popular destinations in Mumbai for festive shopping (Pic/Shadab Khan)
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People were seen buying marigold flowers at the famous Dadar flower market ahead of the festival

People were seen buying marigold flowers at the famous Dadar flower market ahead of the festival

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Apart from flowers, the area also houses festive decor items like torans and wall hangings. Mumbaikars thronged the market to take their pick from a wide range of options

Apart from flowers, the area also houses festive decor items like torans and wall hangings. Mumbaikars thronged the market to take their pick from a wide range of options

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Some devotees carried idols of Lord Ganesha, making their way through massive crowds to take the idol home

Some devotees carried idols of Lord Ganesha, making their way through massive crowds to take the idol home

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Ganesh Chaturthi will be observed on August 27 this year. During the 10-day Ganeshotsav, Mumbai is immersed in the festive atmosphere with people visiting pandals, indulging in festive shopping and participating in community celebrations

Ganesh Chaturthi will be observed on August 27 this year. During the 10-day Ganeshotsav, Mumbai is immersed in the festive atmosphere with people visiting pandals, indulging in festive shopping and participating in community celebrations

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On days leading up to the occasion, festive shopping destinations like Dadar, Bhuleshwar and Crawford markets usually witness huge crowds

On days leading up to the occasion, festive shopping destinations like Dadar, Bhuleshwar and Crawford markets usually witness huge crowds

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