After a couple of years of subdued celebrations, the Mumbai crowds are back out in force bringing more and bigger idols – but with a greater awareness of their environmental impact
- Text and photographs by Catherine Davison
The orange shirts of hundreds of lifeguards dot Juhu beach, lit up by the glare of floodlights as they wade in and out of the sea. An estimated 30,000 people flocked to Mumbai’s beaches and riverbanks this week to immerse idols of the elephant-headed god Ganesha as part of the 10-day Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi
The crowds were back in force after a subdued couple of years of the pandemic. But despite the lifting of restrictions on public gatherings, many devotees still opted for ceremonies at home or in artificial ponds. The change also suggests a growing awareness of the environmental impact of the festival.
Eco-friendly clay idols made by My Green Ganesha
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