Ganesh Chaturthi 2017: Preparations from around India
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An Indian artist works on eco-friendly figures of Hindu deity Ganesha at a blue tarp-covered workshop on the outskirts of Hyderabad. The statues of eco-friendly clay Ganesh idols made with mud, jute and bamboo are aimed at reducing pollution during the Ganesh immersion. (AFP)An Indian artist works on the idol of the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha at a workshop ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai. The Ganesh Chaturthi festival culminates with the immersion of the idols in the Sea and local water bodies. (AFP)An Indian woman covers the idols of elephant headed Hindu god Ganesha after being prepared ahead of the Ganesh Chaturti festival in Jammu, India. The idols are in demand ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. (AP)Idol makers work on idols of elephant headed Hindu god Ganesha being prepared ahead of the Ganesh Chaturti festival in Jammu, India. (AP)Indian commuters drive past a row of idols of elephant headed Hindu god Ganesha displayed for sale ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Bangalore, India. After worshipping the idols in their homes or specially set up worship venues, devotees immerse them in water bodies at the end of the festival. (AP)A train and motorists pass by a row of idols of elephant headed Hindu god Ganesha displayed for sale ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Bangalore, India. (AP)An Indian woman holds a child as she walks past idols of elephant headed Hindu god Ganesha displayed for sale ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Bangalore, India. (AP)An Indian woman walks past idols of elephant headed Hindu god Ganesha, displayed for sale ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Ahmadabad, India, Monday. (AP)An Indian woman sits besides Idols of elephant headed Hindu god Ganesh, displayed for sale ahead of Ganesh festival in Ahmadabad, India. (AP)Ahead of celebrating Ganesh/Vinayaka Chaturthi, students and public clicking selfie in front of a Ganesha/Vinayagar idol in Tiruchy on Wednesday. (Express|M K Ashok Kumar)Ganesha idols in Mysuru are displayed at various places for the upcoming Gowri and Ganesha festival. (Express Photo|S Udayashankar)Mad rush to buy flowers and fruits to celebrate Gowri and Ganesha festival at Devaraja Market in Mysuru on Wednesday. (Express Photo |S Udayashankar)An artisan giving final touches to the Ganesha idol, ahead of Ganesh festival in Nagpur Maharashtra. (PTI)
