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IN PHOTOS: From Mumbai to Jammu, India gears up for Ganesh Festival 2026

Updated On: 09 September, 2026 11:01 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

From Mumbai to Jammu, preparations for Ganesh Festival 2026 have gathered pace, with artists, artisans and devotees getting ready for the celebrations. Pics/PTI

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In Maharashtra's Sangli people took part in the aagman (arrival) ceremony of Khanbhag Cha Maharaja, a Lord Ganesha idol, on Tuesday, September 8. Pics/PTI
In Maharashtra's Sangli people took part in the aagman (arrival) ceremony of Khanbhag Cha Maharaja, a Lord Ganesha idol, on Tuesday, September 8. Pics/PTI
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The preparations reflect the growing excitement ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, which is celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm in several parts of India. Artists in Maharashtra's Thane were also busy preparing idols as devotees and organisers made arrangements for the upcoming celebrations
The preparations reflect the growing excitement ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, which is celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm in several parts of India. Artists in Maharashtra's Thane were also busy preparing idols as devotees and organisers made arrangements for the upcoming celebrations
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From Jammu to Gurugram, West Bengal, Agra, Gurugram and Rishikesh, workshops and markets are already reflecting the growing festive spirit ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
From Jammu to Gurugram, West Bengal, Agra, Gurugram and Rishikesh, workshops and markets are already reflecting the growing festive spirit ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
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Artisans in West Bengal's Nadia were seen adding the final artistic touches to Lord Ganesha idols as West Bengal gets ready to welcome Ganesh Chaturthi
Artisans in West Bengal's Nadia were seen adding the final artistic touches to Lord Ganesha idols as West Bengal gets ready to welcome Ganesh Chaturthi
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An artist was seen carefully shaping a Lord Ganesha idol in Mumbai on Wednesday as the city gears up to celebrate Ganeshotsav
An artist was seen carefully shaping a Lord Ganesha idol in Mumbai on Wednesday as the city gears up to celebrate Ganeshotsav
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As the 10-day festival draws closer, an artist adds the finishing touches to a Lord Ganesha idol in Jammu
As the 10-day festival draws closer, an artist adds the finishing touches to a Lord Ganesha idol in Jammu
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Festive preparations were also seen taking shape in Agra
Festive preparations were also seen taking shape in Agra

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