Thousands of devotees gathered on the banks of the River Thames on Sunday for the first-ever Ganga Aarti, a ceremony of light and thanksgiving, in London. Here are some beautiful glimpses of prayer, song and dance

At a time when Ganesh mandals are competing for extravagant themes, bigger idols, colourful decor and more publicity, Mumbai's first Ganpati sits in one quiet corner of the Keshavji Naik Chawl in Girgaon. (Pics/Instagram@Shree Sarvajanik Ganeshutsav Sanstha)