Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday, October 11, kicking off nine days of intense dandiya and garba gatherings across the city. mid-day’s photographers bring you glimpses of the preparation behind the scenes.

Mumbai was soaked in devotion and celebration on Friday as thousands of devotees took Lord Ganesha idols for immersion on the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi. Pics/Ashish Raje