Mumbai is witnessing a wave of devotion today as Magh Ganesh Chaturthi—also known as Ganesh Jayanti or Maghi Ganpati—is being celebrated with traditional fervour. The day marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, believed to have been created by Goddess Parvati from sandalwood paste. Considered highly auspicious, devotees observe the festival to seek wisdom, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles in the year ahead.

The city’s spiritual focus is firmly on the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, home to the revered Navasacha Ganpati. From the early hours, the temple witnessed massive footfall, with long queues stretching across adjoining lanes. Devotees arrived carrying flowers, coconuts, fruits, and other pooja essentials, as the surroundings echoed with chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya” and devotional hymns. For those unable to visit in person, the celebrations were live-streamed on the temple’s official platforms.