Modaks, masti and morya: Let the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations begin
The 10-day festival will see muted celebrations owing to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Devotees welcomed Lord Ganesh in their homes and public pandals on Friday as the 10-day festival dedicated to the elephant-headed God began. AFP
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For the second straight year, the pandemic cast a long shadow on festivities with the Maharashtra government placing a slew of restrictions to avoid gathering and processions. AFP
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In Mumbai, no processions of any kind is allowed during this period and devotees won’t be allowed to visit Ganesh pandals either. AFP
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The usual pomp was missing since processions have been banned. Lord Ganesh made a quiet entry into the homes of his devotees. AFP
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Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray with his wife and son Aaditya welcome Lord Ganesha into their home. Image Courtesy: @OfficeofUT/Twitter
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In Andhra Pradesh, the state government has decided not to allow Ganesh pandals and immersion processions this year due to COVID-19. AFP
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The Delhi government has organised a live Ganesh Pujan in the city. Popular singers Shankar Mahadevan and Suresh Wadkar will be performing the Ganesh Aarti. AFP
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Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on Friday and the celebrations will conclude on 21 September. AP
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