1/9
Every year during Ganesh Chaturthi, artists erect pandals on different themes. Also, to show creativity, the idols of Lord Ganesha are made with different materials. This year is no different.From ‘Vande Bharat’ to ‘Chandrayaan 3’, devotees in different parts of the country will witness grand pandals on interesting themes.Ganesh Chaturthi or Ganesh Utsav commenced on Tuesday. It will conclude on Thursday (September 28), when the Ganesh Visarjan will take place.The festival commemorates the birth of the Hindu God Ganesha, the God of wisdom. In addition to huge pandals, people install the clay statue of Lord Ganesh in their homes. Observances include chanting of Vedic hymns and prayers. Many also observe fasting.Here are some photos of innovative Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations from different cities in India. Have a look and enjoy!
2/9
A ‘pandal’ themed on ‘Chandrayaan-3’ is made for the ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ festival, in Guwahati. (PTI Photo)
3/9
Sri Sathya Sai Ganapathy temple decorated with fifty lakhs coins and more than one crore currency notes on the occasion of Ganesha Chaturthi festival at J.P. Nagar, in Bengaluru. (PTI Photo)
4/9
An eco-friendly Ganesha idol is made by using at least 5,000 biscuit pockets for Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Chennai. (PTI Photo)
5/9
A miniature kite featuring images of Hindu Lord Ganesha, made by Kites maker Jagmohan Kanojia, is on display to mark Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Amritsar. (PTI Photo)
6/9
Chandrayaan-3 themed idol of Lord Ganesha at a ‘pandal’ for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Bhopal. (PTI Photo)
7/9
A ‘pandal’ themed on ‘Chandrayaan-3’ is made for the’Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Guwahati. (PTI Photo)
8/9
Lord Ganesha idol under a ‘pandal’ that is decorated on the theme of the latest development in India as it is done every year by Interior Designer Deepak Lavjibhai Makwan at his residence for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo)
9/9
Lord Ganesha idol under a ‘pandal’ that is decorated on the theme of the latest development in India as it is done every year by Interior Designer Deepak Lavjibhai Makwan at his residence for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo)
