As Mumbai gears up for its biggest festival, Ganesh Chaturthi 2026, the city’s famous Ganesh mandals and idol makers are racing against time to complete preparations for the much-awaited annual Ganeshotsav. Amid the festive rush, the Parel railway workshop has once again turned into a hub of activity, with several prominent Ganesh idols taking shape ahead of their journey to their respective pandals. (PICS/ ANUSHREE GAIKWAD)

Mumbai’s Chowpatty witnessed preparations by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) workers on Sunday, August 23, as the civic body began making arrangements ahead of the upcoming Ganesh Festival. (Pics/ Ashish Raje)