Thiruvananthapuram Follow the procession from the Ganapati Temple to Shanghumukham Beach and you'll be in awe. If you are in Hyderabad on the 11th day of the festival, head right to Hussain Sagar Lake to watch procession and final 'visarjan'. The construction of the idol takes anywhere between 3 to 4 months. One of the largest Ganesh idols in the world is set up at Khairtabad in Hyderabad. HolidayIQ Traveller Tejash Pandya shares, "Goa is nice and crowded, also good decoration across Goa during festivals." 7. What’s unique to Goa is the use of instruments like Shamel and Ghumot, played during processions. Goa Locals in Margao and Panjim, among other places in Goa organise traditional pujas. Catch the immersion spectacle at Sankey Tank and Ulsoor Lake. Bengaluru Head to popular Ganesh temples - Panchamukha Heramba Ganapati Temple, Shri Jambu Ganapati Temple and Ananthanagar Ganapati Temple. This is a 300-year old temple and a must visit if you are history enthusiast. Must visit is the Suvarna Ganesh Temple that houses a pure gold idol of Lord Ganesha. Diveagar The main festivals celebrated in Diveagar are Janmashtami and Ganesha Chaturthi. Huge crowds come to visit Lord Ganesha and at times it takes over 20 hours to reach the idol.The tallest Ganesha and the richest in the world is kept at the GSB Seva Mandal Tentat Krida Mandir. Unlike other Ganeshas, Lalbaugcha Raja is not a shrine but a community organised festival. Your trip would be incomplete without a visit to Lalbaughcha Raja. While you are in Mumbai, head to the Goud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) Samiti Mandal at Wadala to have a darshan of the richest Ganesha in Mumbai. Pandals across Mumbai are known to thematically represent the current social issues that the city faces through tableaux, paintings and decorations. Mumbai - Siddhivinayak, Titwala Mumbai becomes very lively and enthusiastic during the festival with devotional songs, dances and drum beats. Beautifully designed and well constructed with good security system. The most famous attraction of the Pune is the Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir. Every Punekar is sure to understand the magic of Ganesh Chaturthi, at the Dagdu Sheth temple.
Shreemant Dagduseth Halwai Ganpati is another popular Ganesha shrine in Pune that is a must visit during Ganesh utsav. Saras Baug is another must visit temple in Pune. Kasba Ganpati leads the immersion procession on the last day of the festivities. Head to Kasbapeth to have a darshan of Kasba Ganpati, the patron deity of Pune. Pune has its own tradition of Ganesh Festival. Pune Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with pomp and gaiety, especially in Pune. A totally relaxing place by the sea and the road connecting Ganapatipule to Ratnagiri is totally awesome to drive since you drive the entire stretch of about 25 kms parallel to sea." 2. Booking in advance has to be done for weekends and in case of Ganesh Chaturthi etc. Abhay Shinde, a travel enthusiastic shares, "Good for family trip but not more than 2 days. The Swayambhu Ganapati Temple is one of the most famous pilgrimage centres. The idol in the sanctum is placed in a way that also makes it visible. A taller idol is placed in an ornate palanquin and carried on the shoulders of the devotees through the village accompanied by a priest and a drummer. Ganapatipule The Temple of Ganapatipule becomes the centre of grand activity for the five days celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi when villagers and pilgrims join actively in a procession honouring Ganapati. Travel portal HolidayIQ put out a list of destinations one could visit to join in the celebrations. MUMBAI: Ganesh Chaturthi is round the corner and there are quite a few places to head to for those who want to take a small break and soak in the festivities.