Gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli, who spent more than 17 years in jail, is back at his residence in Mumbai's Dagdi Chawl after being granted bail by the Supreme Court in a 2007 murder case. Pics/Atul Kamble

When Ganesh Chaturthi arrives, Lalbaug-Parel doesn’t just celebrate, it transforms. Streets dazzle with lights, the sound of dhols fills every lane, homes brim with modaks, and the city becomes a sea of devotion and festivity. While every locality welcomes Bappa with love, some pandals stand out for their grandeur, legacy, and themes, drawing lakhs of devotees each year (PICS/ SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT/ FILE PICS)