The 10-day Ganesh festival has commenced with grandeur and enthusiasm across various cities in India, including Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru. In Mumbai, over 10,000 Ganesh idols were immersed with extensive arrangements by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for a smooth and incident-free process. Meanwhile, Bengaluru saw the immersion of 217,006 idols, with the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) focusing on eco-friendly practices by using dedicated immersion ponds and mobile tankers. Pune has implemented significant traffic diversions and bans on heavy vehicles to prevent congestion during the festival. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has urged for eco-friendly celebrations and has waived toll taxes for devotees traveling during the festival. The festival is marked by vibrant decorations, traditional rituals, and a strong sense of community and devotion.