Ganesh Chaturthi is a ten-day festival that celebrates Lord Ganesha as the 'God of New Beginnings' and the 'Remover of Obstacles’. It is celebrated with much fanfare in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra, with lakhs of devotees converging into mandals to seek blessing from Lord Ganesh. Television celebs have also bought Bappa home, check out their pictures

As Mumbai buzzes with Ganpati Festival celebrations, another important occasion, Gauri Puja, is also being celebrated in the city. Pics/Ashish Raje