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Colaba cha Raja Ganpati idol passing in front of world heritage building Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai ahead of the festival (Pic/Shadab Khan)
The Ganeshotsav festival is observed with great enthusiasm and devotion in various parts of India
Ganeshotsav is celebrated on the fourth day of the Hindu lunar month of Bhadrapada. This year, the festival begins on September 19
The preparations for Ganeshotsav festival begin months in advance. Temporary pandals are erected in public places, roads or within residential areas to house the idols of Lord Ganesha for 10 days
The Ganpati idols are made from clay or Plaster of Paris (PoP) and are available in various designs and sizes
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