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Ganapati Bappa Moriya! Millions celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi




'Anna Ganapati' idols a hot favourite this year!: The sounds of the first 'aarti' and 'sthapan puja' welcoming Lord Ganesh resounded through Mumbai as the 10-day Ganpati festival began amid tight security. Millions of Mumbaikars - ranging from slumdwellers to billionaires - remained awake throughout August 31 night, making last minute preparations for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Gigantic, medium and small idols of Lord Ganesh were installed in different public venues, housing complexes and individual homes.



School children take part in Ganesh festival in Sangli on Wednesday. PTI Photo



People carry an idol of Ganesh to a pandal ahead of the Ganesh festival at workshop in Ahmedabad. PTI Photo

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PHOTO: Mandar Deodhar / India TodaynextFirst glimpse of the Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai. Preparations are almost complete at Lalbaugcha Raja on Friday, September 10, 2010. The Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, that hosts the Lalbaugcha Raja Ganeshotsav, has anchored a giant float off Girgaum Chowpatty beach to carry the giant idol into deep waters.




PHOTO: Mandar Deodhar / India TodaybacknextFirst glimpse of the Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai. Preparations are almost complete at Lalbaugcha Raja on Friday, September 10, 2010.

• Lalbaugcha Raja. Mumbai's most popular Ganesh idol. This year the set takes on the look of a king's durbar (court). However, be prepared to wait four to six hours to see it. This mandal draws millions of devotees. Where: Lalbaug. Walking distance from Lower Parel, Curry Road, and Chinchpolki stations.
• Ganesh Galli. Just a stone's throw away from the Lalbaughcha Raja, this mandal is famous for having grand new themes every year. This year, the set has been constructed to resemble Mysore's Chamundeshwari Temple. Where: Parel. Walking distance from Lower Parel and Curry Road stations.
• Khetwadicha Raja. A spectacular statue with intricate gold and diamond work, and with tusks of pure gold. Its set has been modeled to recreate heaven. Where: 12th Lane Kehetwadi. A short walk from Grant Road East station.
• GSB Seva. Mumbai's gold Ganesh. This 20 foot idol is adorned in 61 kilograms of pure gold, 350 kilograms of silver. It will only remain for the first five days of the festival though. Where: G.S.B. Sports Club Ground, Near S.N.D.T. Women's College, R. A. Kidwai Road, King's Circle.
• Chandanwadi. The tallest idol in Mumbai, standing 23 feet tall, is accompanied by an eagle. Where: Kalbadevi.Near Marine Lines station.

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6,399 kg record size ganesh laddu in Vizag


6,399 kg record size ganesh laddu at Vizag

Vizag: City has registered one more record by offering biggest ever laddu of 6,399 kg to Ganesh at AS Raja grounds, city.

According to organisers, it is a biggest ever laddu prepared so far.It was designed by Sri Bhaktanjaneya sweet vendor on the order of Suvarnabhumi Realestate. Organisers failed to keep this laddu at the Ganesh idol, but was placed at the centre of the ground, nobody is allowed close to the laddu.

Some of the pendals in city were disrupted due to rain since morning. Pendal organisers could not made necessary arrangements for the devotees and visitors.