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Mumbai celebrates Ganeshotsav with gusto

Last updated on: August 26, 2009

Image: Mumbai's most famous Ganpati: Lalbagh ka Raja
Photographs: Sahil Salvi

Mumbai celebrated its first Ganeshotsav in the aftermath of the 26/11 terror attacks, under the looming shadow of swine-flu.

Devotees thronged to the various mandals and celebrated the festival with traditional pomp and fervour.

Lalbagh ka Raja was thronged by devotees who streamed in to see Mumbai's favourite deity.

Image: The enterance to Lalbag ka Raja's pandal
Photographs: Sahil Salvi

The enterance to the pandal in Lalbagh in central Mumbai was done up with traditional motifs. Security around the area was also increased. The idol has traditionally been among the tallest in Mumbai.

Image: Devottes pray at a Temple in Vakola, in Central Mumbai
Photographs: Sahil Salvi

Devotees in Shivaji Nagar in Vakola, a central Mumbai suburb celebrated their 25th anniversary of Ganeshotsav by replicating the Akshardham temple in their tableau.

Image: A tableau depicting the 26/11 attack
Photographs: Sahil Salvi

A tableau depicting the 26/11 terrorist attack on Mumbai at the Balgopal Mandal in Sewree, Mumbai.

Image: School children make eco-friendly-Ganeshas
Photographs: Sahil Salvi

School children in Nagpur have made a eco-friendly version of the Ganesh idol. Unlike the usual idols made of toxic paints and non-biodegradeable materials, these idols are made with earthen soil.