How to Plan a Maharashtra Trip for Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha.

In 2026, it begins on September 14 and ends with Ganesh Visarjan on September 25.

People bring Ganesha idols into homes and public pandals.

They pray, eat special foods and enjoy music and cultural programmes.

Mumbai is a popular place to see the festival because its streets and pandals have very large celebrations.

The last few days have big processions, but they are also the busiest.

Pune is another good city for seeing traditional celebrations.

Visitors should plan hotels, travel routes and pandal visits early.

Modak and puran poli are two festival foods travellers can try.