Places to Visit on Ganesh Chaturthi

Table of Contents

1) Mumbai

2) Hyderabad

3) Hubbali

4) Delhi

5) Pune

It’s September and it’s again that time of the year, when the streets reverberate with the rhythmic beats of drums, the air fills up with the sweet aroma of incense sticks and the cities lift up with zealous chants of Ganesha- Ganesha. Yes, you guessed it right. It’s time for Ganesh Chaturthi, the grand festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, who holds a special place in the hearts of millions.

The pious 10-day long festival, begins on the 4th day (Chaturthi) of the waxing moon in the month of Badrapada and is celebrated with exuberance across cities in India. However, there are some cities that go all out to make it a grand celebration and if you haven’t witnessed this joyous celebration yet, now is the perfect time for yourself.

Here are the top 5 cities in India that you can visit to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi festival to the fullest. Don’t forget to plan your trip with ease via EaseMyTrip. From flight ticket bookings to hotel room bookings, bus tickets and train ticket bookings, EaseMyTrip guarantees you the best holiday packages. Simply, apply the code TRIPEMT to avail the offer.

Mumbai:

The beautiful city of Mumbai strikes right in the mind, whenever we talk about the festival Ganesh Chaturthi. With over 6000 idols, the Ganesh Chaturthi festival is celebrated with the most grandeur all over the city of Mumbai. During the festival, one can easily find idols of Ganesha in homes and Sarvajanik Ganesh Pandals and the 10-day long festival is a prominent one for the people of the city.

Must visit Ganesh Mandaps in Mumbai:-

• Lalbaugcha Raja
• Ganesh Galli Mumbaicha Raja
• Andhericha Raja

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Hyderabad:

Hyderabad is yet another city in India where you can celebrate the prominent Ganesh Chaturthi festival to the fullest. During the 10-day long period, around 75,000 pandals with Lord Ganesha idols are usually erected, and the Ganesh Mandaps in the city are a must visit if you are looking to immerse yourself in this vibrant festival.

Must visit Ganesh Mandaps in Hyderabad:-

• Balapur
• Chaitanyapuri
• Durgam Cheruvu

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Hubbali:

A small town in Karnataka, Hubbali is one of the best places to explore the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in full fashion. During the 10-day long festival, a lot of women in the city observe fast for Lord Ganesha and if you are someone willing to immerse in the festival’s vibrant spirit, do visit Idhah Maidan for spectacular celebrations.

Must visit Ganesh Mandaps in Hubbali:-

• Shilavanter Oni
• Durgadbail
• Sarafgatta

Delhi

After south Indian cities of India, comes Delhi in terms of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. With music, dance, beautiful mandaps and hot and luscious prasad, the festival is celebrated with much pomp and joy in the capital of the country. You can’t afford to miss the celebrations at Netaji Subhash Place Ground, Pitampura, DDA Mini Stadium, Laxmi Nagar, Sri Vinayak Mandir Marg, and Sarojini Nagar for a memorable experience.

Must visit Ganesh Mandaps in Delhi:-

• Shri Subha Siddhi Vinayaka Mandir
• Sri Vinayaka Temple
• Shri Siddhivinayak Temple

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Pune

Last on the list comes Pune, the cultural capital of Maharashtra. With vibrant shades and pomp, the city celebrates the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in its own unique way. The celebrations in Ganpati mandaps in the city are one of a kind.

Must visit Ganesh Mandaps in Pune:-

• Kesariwada Ganpati
• Kasba Ganpati
• Tambdi Jogeshwari Ganpati

The Bottom Line

As the pious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi transcends regional boundaries, each city celebrates the festival uniquely and brings their unique charm to the festivities. Now that you know the best places to celebrate the festival to the fullest with tunes, dance and sweets, do plan your trip accordingly. Visit EaseMyTrip for the best holiday packages , flight tickets, train tickets, or cab tickets with complete ease.