MUMBAI, INDIA, September, 2013 (Washington Post): During Ganesh Charturthi, Hindus, whether they live in Mumbai or Hyderabad, bring homes murthis of Lord Ganesha to invoke His Blessings for wisdom and prosperity and good fortune. This year the ten-day festival began September 9 but artisans start working on these elephant-headed deities weeks before and the final touch is given just before the festival begins. These deities are of all size starting from small ones and can reach giant height and are really spectacular. Some deities are so huge that cranes are needed for immersion. This year a 56-feet Ganesha deity was installed in Hyderabad and is being claimed to be the tallest one in the city. Immersion of these deities occurs on the 10th day of the festival in great pomp, joy and dancing and singing the praise of this benevolent God.
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