In pics: Here's how India is gearing up to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi

Updated On Sept 09, 2021 05:13 pm IST

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is being celebrated in India this year on September 10. Beautiful idols of Lord Ganesha are being made all over the country ahead of the festival. Devotees need to follow Covid protocols, adhere to the rules and avoid crowding places.

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This Hindu festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha who is considered the god of wisdom and prosperity. Here's how India is gearing up to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi this year under strict norms.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Sept 09, 2021 05:13 pm IST

This Hindu festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha who is considered the god of wisdom and prosperity. Here's how India is gearing up to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi this year under strict norms.(ANI)

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A devotee carries an Idol of Lord Ganesha to take home on the eve of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in New Delhi.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A devotee carries an Idol of Lord Ganesha to take home on the eve of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in New Delhi.(ANI)

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Students of Bipin Bihari Choudhury High School prepare the decorative works in the classroom on the eve of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival celebration, in Bhubaneswar.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Students of Bipin Bihari Choudhury High School prepare the decorative works in the classroom on the eve of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival celebration, in Bhubaneswar.(ANI)

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Police personnel inspect the Chitaroli market on the eve of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Nagpur.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Police personnel inspect the Chitaroli market on the eve of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Nagpur.(ANI)

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An artisan displays an idol of Lord Ganesha at roadside stall ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Hyderabad on September 9.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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An artisan displays an idol of Lord Ganesha at roadside stall ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Hyderabad on September 9.(AFP)

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People crowd at Dadar flower market to shop for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai on September 9.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People crowd at Dadar flower market to shop for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai on September 9.(AFP)

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An artist gives final touches to an Idol of Lord Ganesha on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in New Delhi.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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An artist gives final touches to an Idol of Lord Ganesha on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in New Delhi.(ANI)

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Porters transport an idol of Lord Ganesh to a worship place on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi, in Kolkata on September 9.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Porters transport an idol of Lord Ganesh to a worship place on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi, in Kolkata on September 9.(PTI)

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Kite maker Jagmohan Kanojia holds the kites illustrated with Lord Ganesha on the eve of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Amritsar.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Kite maker Jagmohan Kanojia holds the kites illustrated with Lord Ganesha on the eve of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Amritsar.(ANI)

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