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IN PHOTOS: Heavy rain fails to dampen Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav spirit as devotees rush for last-minute shopping

Updated On: 13 September, 2026 04:26 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav 2026 spirit remained undimmed by heavy rain on Sunday, as devotees rushed to finish their last-minute preparations. Pics/Ashish Raje

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Ganeshotsav 2026 is scheduled to begin on September 14, bringing thousands of devotees onto Mumbai's streets as families and public mandals prepare to welcome Lord Ganesha. Pics/Ashish Raje
Ganeshotsav 2026 is scheduled to begin on September 14, bringing thousands of devotees onto Mumbai's streets as families and public mandals prepare to welcome Lord Ganesha. Pics/Ashish Raje
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Rain did not stop devotees from completing their festival shopping
Rain did not stop devotees from completing their festival shopping
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People were seen buying flowers from street markets in Dadar
People were seen buying flowers from street markets in Dadar
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The wet weather has added to the challenges faced by devotees making their final preparations for the festival
The wet weather has added to the challenges faced by devotees making their final preparations for the festival
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The markets remained active as residents purchased flowers and other items needed for Ganeshotsav celebrations
The markets remained active as residents purchased flowers and other items needed for Ganeshotsav celebrations
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With Ganesh Chaturthi beginning on Monday, homes and public mandals across Mumbai are making their final arrangements to welcome Lord Ganesha
With Ganesh Chaturthi beginning on Monday, homes and public mandals across Mumbai are making their final arrangements to welcome Lord Ganesha
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From bringing idols home to buying flowers and other festive items, devotees continued their preparations despite the rain, reflecting the strong festive spirit across the city
From bringing idols home to buying flowers and other festive items, devotees continued their preparations despite the rain, reflecting the strong festive spirit across the city
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Heavy rain lashed parts of Mumbai on Sunday following a prolonged dry spell
Heavy rain lashed parts of Mumbai on Sunday following a prolonged dry spell
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Ahead of the festival, devotees were seen carrying Ganesh idols home, with some covering the idols in plastic sheets to protect them from the rain
Ahead of the festival, devotees were seen carrying Ganesh idols home, with some covering the idols in plastic sheets to protect them from the rain

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