For many Mumbaikars, the arrival of Ganpati idols is an eagerly awaited moment, signalling the approach of the city's much-loved Ganeshotsav

The atmosphere in and around Lalbaug was charged with excitement as devotees gathered to catch a glimpse of the elaborately crafted idols before they embarked on their journey

Mumbai witnessed an outpouring of devotion on Sunday as Ganesh idols began making their way out of workshops in Lalbaug to their respective pandals, marking the beginning of the festive preparations across the city

Artisans and organisers in Mumbai worked alongside devotees to ensure that the idols were carefully transported to the pandals, with crowds gathering along the routes to seek blessings

The Lalbaug-Parel area is home to some of Mumbai’s most iconic and popular Ganpati pandals

The scenes in Lalbaug reflected the deep-rooted connection between Mumbai and its annual Ganesh festival, with devotion, music and community spirit coming together on the streets

Devotees during the arrival of Bappa ensured that the idols were carefully transported to the pandals, with crowds gathering along the routes to seek blessings

Devotees form a human pyramid, reminiscent of Dahi Handi celebrations, to welcome Bappa

Mumbaikars seem to be extremely excited as arrival of Ganpati idold in Lalbaug reflected the deep-rooted connection between Mumbai and its annual Ganesh festival, with devotion, music and community spirit coming together on the streets

Commuters in Parel also paid respect to their favourite idols as Parel experiences heavy traffic on Sunday

The procession drew large numbers of devotees who came to take part in the traditional celebrations and seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha

 An idol of Lord Ganpati makes a grand entry through the busy streets of Parel amid regular traffic

This historic neighbourhood, once the heart of the city’s mill district, hosts legendary mandals such as Lalbaugcha Raja, Mumbaicha Raja (Ganesh Galli), Chinchpoklicha Chintamani, and Parelcha Raja