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IN PHOTOS | Ganeshotsav 2026: Creative themes add colour to celebrations in Mumbai

Updated On: 22 September, 2026 07:24 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Ganeshotsav 2026 has seen Mumbai families create elaborate, concept-based Ganpati decorations at home. From a miniature recreation of Chowpatty in Girgaon immersion to a nostalgic Konkan red bus journey and an Alandi-themed setup, these installations blend faith, culture and personal memories. (Pics/Ashish Raje)

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Several Mumbaikars are giving the festival a personal touch by creating concept-based Ganpati decorations. Pics/Ashish Raje
Several Mumbaikars are giving the festival a personal touch by creating concept-based Ganpati decorations. Pics/Ashish Raje
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Mann Rele’s family recreates the Girgaon Chowpatty Ganpatui immersion. Their concept-based tableau captures one of the most emotional moments of the festival; the farewell to Lord Ganesha during immersion at Girgaon Chowpatty
Mann Rele’s family recreates the Girgaon Chowpatty Ganpatui immersion. Their concept-based tableau captures one of the most emotional moments of the festival; the farewell to Lord Ganesha during immersion at Girgaon Chowpatty
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The miniature display recreates the atmosphere at the immersion site, including BMC and Mumbai Police booths. The tableau also features representations of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and businessman Anant Ambani
The miniature display recreates the atmosphere at the immersion site, including BMC and Mumbai Police booths. The tableau also features representations of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and businessman Anant Ambani
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In Parel, Parag Sawant has taken a nostalgic approach to this year’s Ganpati decoration with the theme “A Journey to Konkan on the Red Bus… "Once Upon a Time”
In Parel, Parag Sawant has taken a nostalgic approach to this year’s Ganpati decoration with the theme “A Journey to Konkan on the Red Bus… "Once Upon a Time”
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The miniature installation recreates the experience of travelling to Konkan in an earlier era, with the red bus serving as the central element of the display
The miniature installation recreates the experience of travelling to Konkan in an earlier era, with the red bus serving as the central element of the display
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The decoration blends the festive spirit of Ganeshotsav with memories of traditional journeys and Maharashtra’s cultural landscape
The decoration blends the festive spirit of Ganeshotsav with memories of traditional journeys and Maharashtra’s cultural landscape
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The miniature format allows the elaborate scene to be recreated within the confines of a home while retaining the storytelling element of a larger tableau
The miniature format allows the elaborate scene to be recreated within the confines of a home while retaining the storytelling element of a larger tableau
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This year’s Ganpati decoration by Parag Sawant is themed as 'A Journey to Konkan on the Red Bus…Once upon a time'
This year’s Ganpati decoration by Parag Sawant is themed as 'A Journey to Konkan on the Red Bus…Once upon a time'
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Meanwhile, Kavita Patil has chosen a spiritual theme for her home Ganpati decoration in Lower Parel. Her miniature display depicts Alandi, the sacred pilgrimage town associated with Sant Dnyaneshwar
Meanwhile, Kavita Patil has chosen a spiritual theme for her home Ganpati decoration in Lower Parel. Her miniature display depicts Alandi, the sacred pilgrimage town associated with Sant Dnyaneshwar
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The detailed recreation brings elements of the pilgrimage town into the festive setup, highlighting its religious and cultural significance
The detailed recreation brings elements of the pilgrimage town into the festive setup, highlighting its religious and cultural significance
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The concept also reflects how families are using their Ganpati decorations to showcase Maharashtra’s history, spirituality and traditions
The concept also reflects how families are using their Ganpati decorations to showcase Maharashtra’s history, spirituality and traditions
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Across Mumbai, such home installations have become a distinctive part of Ganeshotsav, with families moving beyond conventional decorations to create miniature settings at their homes
Across Mumbai, such home installations have become a distinctive part of Ganeshotsav, with families moving beyond conventional decorations to create miniature settings at their homes
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The displays not only provide a backdrop for the household Ganpati but also tell stories connected to Mumbai, Maharashtra, faith and personal memories
The displays not only provide a backdrop for the household Ganpati but also tell stories connected to Mumbai, Maharashtra, faith and personal memories

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