Ganesh Chaturthi festivities and its rituals will commence on Wednesday, August 27 this year

The air was filled with joy, chants of "Ganpati Bappa Morya" as the beautifully decorated Lord Ganesh idol made its way out of the workshop on Sunday

Many devotees took pictures and offered prayers

Volunteers from the mandal helped manage the huge crowd, and the event took place peacefully

The Ganesh festival is one of Mumbai’s biggest and most loved celebrations, and the departure of idols from workshops is an important moment for mandals and devotees alike

The Ganesh idol of Kolhapurcha Raje Ganpati Mandal also on Sunday began its journey from the Kalagandh Arts workshop in Parel

People gathered witness the idol's departure, chanting “Ganpati Bappa Morya”