Politics and Religion

Billboards of political leaders wishing everybody a great Ganesha festival have sprung up all around the city in view of the elections round the corner.

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Ganpati bappa morya

Cries of 'Ganpati bappa morya' (Bless us O Ganesha) rent the air and will resonate for a week till the end of the Ganesha festival. The photo is of an idol being carted in a truck to be installed in a public place for devotees to come and worship.

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Artefacts

Beautifully crafted Giraffes and Ganeshas on sale at Terminal 2 of Mumbai Airport Departures.

Protection

Ganesha idol protected from the intermittent Mumbai rains.

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Ganesha festival shopping

Ganesha festival shopping in Lalbaug.

Ganpati Bappa Morya

Our eco friendly Green Ganesha moulded from Shadu clay, all decked up for the festivities. The idol will be immersed in a bucket at home and not in the sea/creek/river. Our tiny contribution to a greener earth. 

Throng of shoppers

Last minute shoppers for the Ganesha festival, in Lalbaug.

Work in progress

The Ganesha festival is approaching hence work on the idols is in full swing at the studios all over Maharashtra. This one is in Parel, Mumbai.

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In awe

Watching the mega Ganapati idol being carted from the workshop in Parel.

Dharavachi cha Raja

'King of Dharavi' getting ready to roll out from the workshop in Parel.

Inside Outside

People waiting outside the gates of the Khatu Ganesha workshop, Parel, to get a glimpse of the huge Ganesha idols being rolled out to the Pandals in different parts of the city.

Moving idol

Moving the Ganesha idol with a forklift in the Ganapati workshop in Parel.

Finishing touches

Finishing touches being given to the Ganesha idol in the workshop in Bandra west.

Sarvajanik Ganesha

Sarvajanik (of the people, by the people and for the people) Ganesha in Bandra east. Locals have contributed towards the festivities including the cost of the idol. This happens all over Mumbai. It was started by Lokmanya Tilak in the 1890s as a means to unite people and mobilise them for the Indian Freedom struggle.

Our world

Ladies in their colourfully vibrant best.

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Monochrome mania

Lord Ganesha coming home. The Ganesha festival begins today and ranges from a day to eleven days, very user friendly.

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Ganapati bappa

One of the Ganesha idols in the workshop in Bandra west.

Our world

Lord Ganesha looking heavenwards and blessing Mumbaikars at Kala Ghoda Art Festival.

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Monochrome mania

Happy children accompanying the giant idol of Lord Ganesha in a truck.

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The Big Indian Idol!

The big Ganesha idol being trucked in Bandra east, Mumbai.