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IN PHOTOS: Huge crowds gather in Mumbai's Parel to welcome Ganpati idols ahead of Ganesh festival

Updated On: 03 August, 2025 06:11 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Huge crowds of devotees gathered on Sunday to welcome the idols of Lord Ganesha as preparations for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival began. Pics/Shadab Khan

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Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most important festivals in Maharashtra. Pics/Shadab Khan
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most important festivals in Maharashtra. Pics/Shadab Khan
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People were seen carrying the idol of Jijamata Nagarcha Raja from a workshop in Parel to its worship venue

People were seen carrying the idol of Jijamata Nagarcha Raja from a workshop in Parel to its worship venue

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Devotees were seen walking along the streets as they brought the beautifully crafted idol to its home for the upcoming festival

Devotees were seen walking along the streets as they brought the beautifully crafted idol to its home for the upcoming festival

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Similarly, the idol of Khetwadi-cha-Raja, another well-known Ganesha, was also carried from the same Parel workshop to its worship site

Similarly, the idol of Khetwadi-cha-Raja, another well-known Ganesha, was also carried from the same Parel workshop to its worship site

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The event drew enthusiastic crowds who came to catch a glimpse of the idol and take part in the celebrations

The event drew enthusiastic crowds who came to catch a glimpse of the idol and take part in the celebrations

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The festival celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu god known as the remover of obstacles

The festival celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu god known as the remover of obstacles

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In another grand welcome, the idol of Kalachauki-cha-Mahaganpati was taken from the Parel workshop to its worship venue

In another grand welcome, the idol of Kalachauki-cha-Mahaganpati was taken from the Parel workshop to its worship venue

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The procession included chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya,” and colourful decorations

The procession included chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya,” and colourful decorations

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Preparations across Mumbai have already started with great energy and devotion for the upcoming Ganesh festival

Preparations across Mumbai have already started with great energy and devotion for the upcoming Ganesh festival

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