The preparations are part of the civic body’s efforts to ensure that key public spaces and immersion locations are ready to handle the increased activity during Ganesh Chaturthi

With Ganesh Chaturthi approaching, Mumbai is witnessing heightened activity across several parts of the city

Ganesh mandals, idol makers, volunteers and civic authorities have begun making final arrangements for the festival

At Chowpatty, BMC workers were engaged in levelling the sand and placing metal plates at designated areas

Such arrangements are aimed at facilitating the movement of devotees, vehicles and equipment during the festival period.