Festive excitement fills the air in Belagavi ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi
Markets witnessed a massive rush as residents flocked to buy idols, puja materials, flowers, decorative items, lighting accessories and other festival essentials. Shops and roadside stalls remained crowded throughout the day, with traders reporting brisk business ahead of the celebrations. The city’s commercial hubs buzzed from morning till late evening, reflecting the excitement and anticipation surrounding the upcoming Ganesh festival. Ganesh mandals and households have completed the final round of preparations for idol installation. Shoppers thronged markets to buy Ganesha idols, decoration materials, electrical lighting and ritual items, adding to traffic congestion across the city. Residents complained about inconvenience caused by overcrowded roads and inadequate parking facilities near major market areas.
Belagavi : With just a day left for Ganesh idol installation, festive fervour swept across Belagavi city on Saturday.
The crowd is expected to swell further over the weekend as many residents have planned last-minute purchases ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi .
With Saturday and Sunday coinciding with the final days before the festival, traders are expecting record footfall in the city’s commercial centres.