Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival celebrated to worship Lord Ganesh in several parts of India majorly in states like Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. This year, Ganesha Chaturthi will begin on August 25 and end on September 5. It is one of the most colourful ten day long celebrations. <br /><br /> Mumbai: Devotees carrying a Ganesh idol to at pandal for installation, ahead of the Ganesh festival. (PTI Photo) -
Across the country, around three months before the Ganesh Chaturthi, stunning clay models of Ganpati are being made by skilled artisans and sold in the various markets. (PTI Photo)
New Delhi: An artist gives finishing touches to an idol of Lord Ganesh ahead of Ganesh festival. (PTI Photo) -
Ahmedabad: A fine arts student giving finishing touches to an eco-friendly idol of Lord Ganesha ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. (PTI Photo)
-
Jammu: Artists give final touches to idols of Lord Ganesha ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi festival. (PTI Photo)
-
Ahmedabad: An artisan paints an idol of Hindu god Ganesh, the deity of prosperity, at a workshop ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival celebrations. (Reuters)
-
Kolkata: An artist makes idols of Lord Ganesh ahead of Ganesh festival. (PTI Photo)
Mumbai: Devotees carrying a Ganesh idol to at pandal for installation, ahead of the Ganesh festival. (PTI Photo)

Revised Income Tax Bill passed in Lok Sabha without debate – Key changes taxpayers need to know