Updated On: 17 September, 2023 10:41 PM IST | Anagha Sawant
Devotees in Mumbai are all set for the Ganeshotsav festival. The preparations for Ganpati festival begin well in advance, with devotees buying decoration materials, sweets, and colorful garlands. See pics (Photo/Ashish Raje)

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People crowd in a sweet shop at Dadar (W) in order to buy sweets ahead of the 10-day Ganpati festival
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A man travelling to his native place ahead of the festival

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In Mumbai, an artist gave the final touch to lord Ganesh idol as per the demand made by the devotee
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One of the city-based Sarvajanik Ganesh Ustav mandal carrying the 20-feet idol at Chichapokli bridge ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival

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People waiting for the inter-state ST buses in order to visit their native place in Kokan region for the festival
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A man buys lord Ganesha idol at Dadar market ahead of the festival. The Ganeshotsav festival will begin on Tuesday, September 19

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The Ganeshotsav festival is a significant Hindu celebration dedicated to Lord Ganesha
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A huge crowd was seen at Mumbai`s Dadar market on Sunday, just two days ahead of the festival

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A woman carries her luggage in order to board the state ST bus from the Parel area. Many devotees travel to their native places during the festival season
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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.