Mumbai is steeped in devotion as the revered annual Ganesh festival commences, marking the welcoming of Lord Ganesh into homes and hearts. The ten-day extravaganza, which began on Tuesday, is marked by the decoration of pandals and homes, creating an atmosphere of spiritual grandeur.

The civic authorities of the city have granted permission to a total of 2,729 'sarvajanik Ganeshotsav mandals' to organize public Ganesh festivities by erecting 'pandals,' making it a community affair that brings together people from all walks of life.