Ganesh Chaturthi started in India on September 14, 2026, when all the devotees welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes, temples and grand public pandals. This festival is known for the multitude of colourful decorations, huge idols and traditional music and large community gatherings.
From Mumbai's iconic Lalbaugcha Raja to Hyderabad’s imposing Khairatabad Ganesh, a few installations were noted for their grand scale, craftsmanship and different themes. Here are seven Ganesh idol installations that have been found across India yesterday.
1. Lalbaugcha Raja, Mumbai
Lalbaugcha Raja was once again one of the biggest attractions in Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai. Tens of thousands of devotees visited to seek the blessing of Bappa as the famous idol was installed for the festival.
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The pandal is among Mumbai’s popular Ganeshotsav places and draws devotees from all across India.
2. GSB Seva Mandal Ganpati, Mumbai
The GSB Seva Mandal installation was another great highlight. Its Ganpati idol is famous for its elaborate gold and silver ornaments.
And this year’s idol was said to be decorated with **66 kg of gold and 335 kg of silver**, making the installation one of the most visually arresting celebrations in Mumbai. There was also a big-scale food distribution at the festival.
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3. Khairatabad Ganesh, Hyderabad
Hyderabad's Khairatabad Ganesh is famous for its enormous idol and is still one of India's most famous public Ganesh installations.
The imposing stone structure is always full of people and is one of the main attractions of the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Hyderabad.
4. Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati, Pune
Pune’s Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati is another iconic installation associated with the city's famous Ganeshotsav tradition.
The installation is in conjunction with other prominent Pune mandals and the culture and tradition of the festivals are mixed together so the whole thing is an affectionate and meaningful one. The Ganesh festival in Pune is famous for having old mandals and it is a very vibrant city.
5. Kasba Ganpati, Pune
The historic Kasba Ganpati is another important part of Pune's Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The installation is a reflection of the city's deep connection with Ganeshotsav and its long-standing community traditions.
Pune festival in Pune combines religious rituals with music and processions and big public displays of public decoration.
6. Vijay-Themed Ganesha Idols, Chennai
Chennai witnessed a special Ganesh Chaturthi celebration this year with Vijay-themed Ganesha idols inspired by the actor’s popular movie *Ghilli* in R.K. Nagar area.
So in fact the unusual theme caused a lot of attention in this case as it was modern popular culture and the traditional festival.
7. 45-Foot Eco-Friendly Ganesh, Guwahati
Guwahati also had a remarkable installation: a **45-foot eco-friendly Ganesha idol** in the Fatashil Ambari area.
The idol was dedicated to late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. Reports said the idol was made without plastic or artificial colour for the celebration with a strong environmental message.
A Grand Start to Ganeshotsav 2026
September 14 marked a spectacular beginning to this year's Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Mumbai and Pune continued their traditional activities but Hyderabad, Chennai and Guwahati came out with their own special attention.
With huge idols and historic pandals, eco-friendly projects and creative themes these installations illustrate how India welcomes Ganpati Bappa.
The celebrations will continue in the coming days and devotees will follow different immersion schedules before the festival ends around Anant Chaturdashi.
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