Celebrated with great fervour across Maharashtra, Ganesh Chaturthi sees families, communities, and public mandals install beautifully crafted idols of Lord Ganesh in their homes and localities

The festival involves daily prayers, cultural performances, and community gatherings leading up to the visarjan (immersion) on Anant Chaturdashi

Deputy CM Shinde extended his wishes to the people of Maharashtra and urged everyone to celebrate the festival with devotion, unity, and respect for tradition

The festive celebrations began across the state on Wednesday, with vibrant processions, dhol-tasha performances, and eco-friendly Ganesh idols being welcomed in homes and pandals alike

Chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya, Mangal Murti Morya' filled the air as small, medium and large idols of the deity, accompanied by rhythmic beats of 'dhol-tasha', made their way into the devotees' hearts and homes