With Ganesh Chaturthi just around the corner, excitement is building across the city as Mumbaikars begin bringing Lord Ganesha idols home. Pics/Satej Shinde and Atul Kamble

The festival of colours was celebrated with great zeal across the country, with India`s political class also joining in the festivities. On Friday, they were seen smeared in a myriad of colours (PICS/X, PTI)