One of the pandals, located in Jairampur Colony, in the city, has become a centre of attraction with 108 different forms of Lord Ganesha being displayed there.
Amid tight security arrangements, Ganesha idols were taken out in procession in Madurai on Tuesday. Idols of various sizes and colors are carried in goods vehicles and carts, mostly by youths, who dance to the beats of drums.
Day 1 of the festival saw celebrities visiting temples and Lord Ganesha pandals in the city to offer their prayers. Lovebirds Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani were spotted visiting ace Manish Malhotra's residence to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi together.
On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Israeli ambassador to India, Naor Gilon visited Maharashtra House and had a delightful exploration of state’s cuisine ranging from Lord Ganesha’s favourite ‘Modak’ to the street favourite ‘Vada Pav’.
CM Chouhan along with his family reached a market located near Platinum Plaza here in Bhopal to get the idol of Lord Ganesha. After that, he was seen bringing the idol home along with the family.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat offered prayers at the Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir in Pune on Tuesday on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.