Mumbai Ganeshotsav

Mumbai Ganeshotsav is a vibrant, annual Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity of wisdom and prosperity. Held mainly in September or August, it lasts for 10 days with grand processions, decorated idols, music, and cultural performances across the city. Devotees bring home or install large Ganesha idols, offer prayers, and prepare festive foods. The celebration emphasizes community bonding, artistic expression, and spiritual devotion. The festival concludes with the immersion of Ganesha idols in water, symbolizing the deity’s return to his celestial abode, bringing blessings and prosperity for the coming year.