In pics: Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in India
Authored By Wion Web Desk
Published: Aug 24, 2017, 19:39 IST | Updated: Aug 24, 2017, 19:39 IST
The festival started today on August 25 and will continue till September 5 this year
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People dance around the Ganesha while the idol is being transported to the venue.
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Enthusiasts cover the idol of Lord Ganesha from early showers.
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People can be seen praying before taking the idol of Lord Ganesha to the venue
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During the festival devout Hindus pray to idols of Lord Ganesha at their homes and temporary makeshift temple, culminating with the immersion of the idols in the Bay of Bengal.
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During the festival, idol makers work on making Lord Ganesha idols prettier and more colourful by the years.
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A large idol of Lord Ganesha stands on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi.
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The Ganesh Chaturthi festival is a popular 11-day religious festival which is annually celebrated across India, runs this year from August 25 to September 5.
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Indian workers tie devotional thread around an idol of the Hindu deity Ganesh, popularly known as "Khairatabad Ganesh", during the 'Ganesh Chaturthi' festival.