Updated On: 06 September, 2024 02:55 PM IST | Divya Nair
Devotees carry an idol of Lord Ganesh to a pandal ahead of the Ganeshotsav 2024 festivities near Akurli subway on Western Express Highway in Mumbai, on Thursday. (Pics/SATEJ SHINDE)

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Devotees transport the idol on the busy Western Express Highway in Mumbai on Thursday
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The Ganeshotsav 2024 festivities are set to begin on Saturday, September 7, across Maharashtra
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The idol of Lord Ganesha is covered as Mumbai has received light to moderate rainfall in the past few days
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Amid the traffic, several commuters took the blessings of Lord Ganesha`s idol that was making its way in Kandivali
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As the idol moved ahead, the traffic movement on Western Express Highway also became smoother
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The iconic Lalbaugcha Raja idol was shifted onto a raft on Sunday afternoon after delays since morning due to high tide and technical challenges, with final immersion, delayed by several hours, expected to take place around 11 pm, officials said.