<p>The 10-day-long 'Ganeshotsav' may be a low-key affair because of Covid-19 restrictions and the incessant rainfall in the Mumbai metropolitan region but it has not dampened people's spirits.</p>.<p>Mumbaikars have come out with unique themes to celebrate the festival in which the blessings of the pot-bellied elephant-headed lord are invoked.</p>.<p>Franklin Paul of Pratiksha Nagar has created a theme out of Mumbai's infamous water-logging issue and has recreated the scene of the Hindmata area, one of the spots that get affected every year during the monsoon.</p>.<p>Paul has displayed a Ganesh idol appearing to cross the road where heavy vehicles like BEST buses and private cars are stranded. “We wanted to show the reality, we chose a contemporary subject. We should show realism, the problems faced by people, and what we can do to prevent environmental disasters,” said Paul.</p>.<p>Prominent abstract artist and philanthropist Krupa Shah has created a first-of-its-kind 'Navagraha Ganpati' using Indian pulses and masalas including wheat, turmeric, ghee and others, signifying the planets. “In Hindu astrology, Navagraha means a person’s happiness, success and all-round prosperity,” Shah said.</p>.<p>Mumbai University’s former Vice Chancellor Dr Sanjay Deshmukh has installed a Ganesha idol that resembles Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra.</p>.<p>The Thanawala family, known for its innovative ideas, are promoting EVs, and the Ganpati is seen here as a pillion rider behind a rat, his whimsical ride. The electric charging station is also displayed as part of the Pandal decoration.</p>.<p>Another Ganpati idol showed the famous Bharat Mata cinema of Lalbaug and United Mills, capturing what was once Bombay.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest videos by DH</strong></p>
<p>The 10-day-long 'Ganeshotsav' may be a low-key affair because of Covid-19 restrictions and the incessant rainfall in the Mumbai metropolitan region but it has not dampened people's spirits.</p>.<p>Mumbaikars have come out with unique themes to celebrate the festival in which the blessings of the pot-bellied elephant-headed lord are invoked.</p>.<p>Franklin Paul of Pratiksha Nagar has created a theme out of Mumbai's infamous water-logging issue and has recreated the scene of the Hindmata area, one of the spots that get affected every year during the monsoon.</p>.<p>Paul has displayed a Ganesh idol appearing to cross the road where heavy vehicles like BEST buses and private cars are stranded. “We wanted to show the reality, we chose a contemporary subject. We should show realism, the problems faced by people, and what we can do to prevent environmental disasters,” said Paul.</p>.<p>Prominent abstract artist and philanthropist Krupa Shah has created a first-of-its-kind 'Navagraha Ganpati' using Indian pulses and masalas including wheat, turmeric, ghee and others, signifying the planets. “In Hindu astrology, Navagraha means a person’s happiness, success and all-round prosperity,” Shah said.</p>.<p>Mumbai University’s former Vice Chancellor Dr Sanjay Deshmukh has installed a Ganesha idol that resembles Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra.</p>.<p>The Thanawala family, known for its innovative ideas, are promoting EVs, and the Ganpati is seen here as a pillion rider behind a rat, his whimsical ride. The electric charging station is also displayed as part of the Pandal decoration.</p>.<p>Another Ganpati idol showed the famous Bharat Mata cinema of Lalbaug and United Mills, capturing what was once Bombay.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest videos by DH</strong></p>