It is the time of the year when the city’s nightlife is at its peak, but instead of heading to night clubs and pubs, you will spot Mumbaikars — youngsters and elders alike — heading to Ganpati pandals over the course of the 10-day festival. One of the favourite spots is where the festival is believed to have begun in the city — Girgaon’s Keshavji Nayak Chawl, which is currently hosting its 131st Ganesh idol. This is also where heritage enthusiasts will gather over the weekend, as part of a heritage walk by Shruti Railka, named Ganpatis of Girgaon.

The second-oldest pandal Jitekarwadi is celebrating 130 years