The Thane Municipal Corporation has extended the deadline for the Ganesh Aaras competition organized for public Ganesh Mandals in the Thane municipal region. The competition will now run until September 18, 2023.

The winning public Mandal will be awarded a first prize of INR 10,000, the second prize of INR 7,500, and the third prize of INR 6,500, along with certificates and memorabilia. This was confirmed by the Municipal Commissioner, Abhijit Bangar in a statement.