Rain and heavy traffic did not dampen the spirits of Bappa’s devotees, who joyfully and reverently took their beloved deity to the pandal

Devotees protect the towering Chembur Cha Rajkumar Ganesh idol with plastic as it makes its way through Mumbai’s rain-soaked streets

As the idol made its way through Mumbai’s busy Western Express Highway, commuters folded their hands in devotion, offering silent prayers

Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on August 27. With just 10 days to go, preparations are in full swing across Mumbai to usher in the celebrations

Several major mandals have brought their idols from workshops, amid chants of ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ and the rhythmic beats of dhol-tasha