Ganesh Chaturthi: Devotees gather in large numbers for morning 'aarti' across India

Updated: Sep 08, 2024, 03:36 PM(IST)

On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, people celebrated and offered prayers all across India with enthusiasm and devotion. The festival which lasts for 10 days, will conclude on September 17. During this period, people honour Ganesha idols in their homes to seek his blessings. The festival ends with a ritual in which the idols are submerged in a river or sea. 

Take a look at the visuals from morning prayers and offerings during the festival.

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Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple, Pune

The Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple in Pune was packed with devotees. Over 42,000 women participated in aarti on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

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Shri Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai

The famous Shri Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai witnessed many pilgrims who gathered for the morning aarti and prayers. The temple receives thousands of devotees each year.

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Maha Sangadahara Chathurthi Vinayagar Temple, Tamil Nadu

Celebrations for Ganesh Chaturthi took place at the Maha Sangadahara Chathurthi Vinayagar Temple in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu with a huge statue of Ganesha along with 108 other idols of Ganesha.

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Vastrapur Na Mahaganpati Temple, Ahmedabad

People gathered to perform morning aarti and prayers at the Vastrapur Na Mahaganpati Temple in Ahmedabad to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi.

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Lalbaugcha Raja, Mumbai

One of the most famous idols of Ganesha in Mumbai, Lalbaugcha Raja, saw a large crowd of devotees who gathered to offer their prayers for Ganeshotsav.

(Photograph:PTI)

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