Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Best places in India to visit for festivities

Sep 5, 2024

By: Ayush Mehrotra

Mumbai, Maharashtra

The heart of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, Mumbai hosts spectacular processions and grand pandals like Lalbaugcha Raja and Siddhivinayak Temple. The city comes alive with music, dance, and devotional fervour.

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Pune, Maharashtra

Pune is known for its rich cultural heritage and traditional Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Famous pandals like Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati attract thousands of devotees, making it a must-visit.

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Hyderabad, Telangana

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Hyderabad, especially around the Hussain Sagar Lake. The immersion procession at Tank Bund is a grand spectacle, attracting a large crowd.

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Goa

In Goa, Ganesh Chaturthi, or "Chavath," is a family-centered festival. Temples across the state are beautifully decorated, and traditional rituals and cultural performances mark the celebration.

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu

The city’s famous Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations involve artistic idols, cultural events, and immersion processions. Popular locations include Besant Nagar and Marina Beach.

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Bengaluru, Karnataka

Bengaluru’s Ganesh Chaturthi is marked by community gatherings, beautifully adorned pandals, and vibrant processions. Localities like Malleshwaram and Basavanagudi are known for their lively celebrations.

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Nagpur, Maharashtra

The city celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with elaborate decorations, cultural programs, and traditional music and dance. The Tekdi Ganapati and the Ganesh Tekdi Mandir are popular spots.

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