The 10-day Ganeshotsav celebration began on Saturday in Maharashtra, with houses and public pandals greeting Lord Ganesh idols in a joyful environment full of excitement and delight. Early in the morning, families, including youngsters and the old, went out to bring their cherished deity home, chanting "Ganpati Bappa Morya" and thumping drums. Many devotees conveyed the idols in autorickshaws, cars, and other vehicles, with traditional `dhol-tasha` (drum) troupes providing rhythm to the processions, reported PTI. 

According to the report, in recent days, various public mandals (groups that celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in public places) organised big processions to carry their Ganesh idols. These statues will now be placed in houses and pandals, with devotees performing rituals.