With illumination one of the most critical embellishments of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festivities, a recent hike in electricity tariff will be a severe jolt for the over thousand Ganesh pandals in the city.

Power experts claim that during festivals, power consumption is at its highest, and hence the hike. BEST officials claim several big mandals overdo the putting up of lights and sound show, so it is essential to levy a higher charge. Pic for representation