Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Scenes From Mumbai Streets

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Aparna Singh

With Ganesh Chaturthi just a week away, the streets of Mumbai are coming alive.

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Queues of exquisite Ganpati idols made their way to their designated pandals.

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Throngs of people were out on Mumbai streets to see their beloved Ganpati bappa.

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Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha.

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It will be celebrated from September 19-28 this year.

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Extending over 10 days, the festival provides an opportunity for people to come together in prayer, seeking blessings for wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune.

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The festival is thought to have been popularized by the Maratha king Shivaji Maharaj, who used it to unite his people and promote Hindu culture.

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It was initially celebrated only in Maharashtra, but it has since spread to other parts of India and the world.

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The Chaturthi Tithi will begin at 12:39 p.m. on September 18 and conclude at 1:43 p.m. on September 19.

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Ganesh Visarjan or Anant Chaturdashi will be observed on September 28 this year.

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