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IN PHOTOS: India marks Ganesh Chaturthi with thematic displays, unique idols

Updated On: 18 September, 2023 07:24 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

Ganesh Chaturthi, a 10-day-long festival, celebrating Lord Ganesha’s arrival to earth will kick off tomorrow in Maharashtra; however, in some parts of India, festivities began today. This artist in Mumbai replicated Shivaji Park beach at a residential colony in the city. Pics/PTI

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Ganesh Chaturthi begins tomorrow in Maharashtra; however, in some parts of India, festivities have begun. An artist in Mumbai created a replica of Shivaji Park beach at a residential colony in the city. Pics/PTI

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Ganesh Chaturthi begins tomorrow in Maharashtra; however, in some parts of India, festivities have begun. An artist in Mumbai created a replica of Shivaji Park beach at a residential colony in the city. Pics/PTI
There are always mandals that stand out with their unique idols and pandal designs. One such idol was seen in Chennai. The eco-friendly idol was made using at least 5,000 biscuit packets.

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There are always mandals that stand out with their unique idols and pandal designs. One such idol was seen in Chennai. The eco-friendly idol was made using at least 5,000 biscuit packets.

Meanwhile, Sri Sathya Sai Ganapathy temple in Bengaluru’s JP Nagar was decorated with fifty lakh coins and over one crore currency notes.

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Meanwhile, Sri Sathya Sai Ganapathy temple in Bengaluru’s JP Nagar was decorated with fifty lakh coins and over one crore currency notes.

Mumbai’s Khetwadi will be embracing a 45-feet-tall Ganesha idol but this pandal in Hyderabad’s Khairtabad installed a 65-feet eco-friendly Ganesha idol for Ganeshotsav celebrations.

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Mumbai’s Khetwadi will be embracing a 45-feet-tall Ganesha idol but this pandal in Hyderabad’s Khairtabad installed a 65-feet eco-friendly Ganesha idol for Ganeshotsav celebrations.

Someone had said great minds think alike. No wonder these two pandals from Kolkata (left) and Guwahati (right) decorated their pandals in accordance with theme Chandrayaan-3.

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Someone had said great minds think alike. No wonder these two pandals from Kolkata (left) and Guwahati (right) decorated their pandals in accordance with theme Chandrayaan-3.

Amritsar-based kite maker Jagmohan Kanojia turned to what he knows the best and created a display with miniature kites which featured Lord Ganapati’s photos. These kites made out of vibrant colours shone bright when held against the blue sky.

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Amritsar-based kite maker Jagmohan Kanojia turned to what he knows the best and created a display with miniature kites which featured Lord Ganapati’s photos. These kites made out of vibrant colours shone bright when held against the blue sky.

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