Ganesh Chaturthi, one of India's most vibrantly celebrated festivals, is being observed with enthusiasm across the nation. Streets are adorned with colourful decorations, and towering idols of Lord Ganesha adorn homes and public spaces.
Devotees carry an idol of Lord Ganesha to pandal during a procession on the eve of the ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ festival, in Nagpur.
PTIThe festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.
The idol of Lord Ganesha at Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal being unveiled, in Mumbai.
PTIMumbai's most famous idol Lalbaugcha Raja saw throngs of people arriving to worship the iconic statue, chanting “Ganpati Bappa Morya” on September 7.
Devotees take part in 'aarti' at Siddhivinayak temple on Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Mumbai, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
PTIMorning aarti at the famous Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai also saw large crowds assembling to offer prayers to the god.
Devotees take part in the procession of 'Nagpur Mahal Raja' idol towards the pandal ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Nagpur.
PTIIn Nagpur, around 1,400 public Ganesh Mandals are celebrating the festival, along with thousands of homes setting up their own Ganesh idols.
An eco-friendly statue of Lord Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturthi celebration, organised by Girgaoncha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandl, in Mumbai, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
PTIMaharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde extended his greetings ahead of the festival on Friday and also urged people to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in an eco-friendly way.
Devotees perform 'havan' before Lord Ganesh during Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Calcutta, Saturday, September 7, 2024.
Executive Palace Complex at Baguiati, featuring a grand 13-foot Adiyogi replica as part of the Ganesh Chaturthi celebration.
Sourced by The TelegraphThe Executive Palace Complex on VIP Road, Baguiati, showcased a remarkable 13-feet replica of Adiyogi during this year's Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The grand statue served as a focal point for the festivities.
Ganesh Galli Mumbaicha Raja (Lord Ganesha) idol is unveiled at Lalbaug, in Mumbai.
PTIGanesh Galli Mumbaicha Raja, located in the Parel area, has the honour of beginning the culture of worshipping Big Ganpati murtis during the Ganpati festival.
Khairatabad Ganesh, an idol of Lord Ganesha, is unveiled amid ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ festivities, in Hyderabad.
PTIHyderabad's Khairatabad Ganesh is popular for its biggest idol. This year marks the 70th anniversary of Khairatabad's Ganesh festivities and to commemorate this, the Khairatabad Bada Ganesh Utsav committee got a 70-feet tall idol, which is seven feet taller than last year's 63-feet idol.
Devotees carry an idol of Lord Ganesha to pandal during a procession on the eve of the ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ festival, in Nagpur.
PTILord Ganesha is the deity of wisdom, knowledge, prosperity, and beginnings.
Devotees offer prayers at Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple on the eve of the ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ festival, in Jaipur.
PTIThe Moti Doongri Temple in Jaipur is one of the most famous temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Located at the base of the Moti Doongri hill, it attracts thousands of devotees, especially during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi.
Lord Ganesh idols being carried by devotees to a pandal ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Mumbai.
PTIDevotees all across the world believe that Lord Ganesh brings order in the universe and they worship him before embarking on a new endeavour, or business enterprise.