The ultimate, most sacred stroke in painting a Ganesha idol is the ‘aakhni’. The artisan skillfully paints the eyes, and in doing so, breathes life into the idol. It is said to be the moment Ganesha first witnesses his devotees. This Sunday in Girgaon, those eyes will behold and bless nearly 40 visually impaired devotees who will set out on a pandal hopping tour.

A Braille panel at the 2025 Girgaoncha Girijatmaj helped visitors read mantras