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Ganeshotsav 2026: Marvel at how these Mumbai artists capture the spirit of the festival in the city
Updated On: 14 September, 2026 09:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Rumani Gabhare
As the city welcomes its favourite deity, two artists capture the spirit of the festival through their canvases

Ganpati pandal at Divya Bhatia’s building
With the city in full vibrance, and festive fervour everywhere, we wonder how artists perceive the festival through their art. To explore their perspective, we connected with a couple of artists to find out how they interpret the spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi.
One sketch at a time
For illustrator and caricature artist Divya Bhatia, Ganpati is a celebration that brings people together in Mumbai. Summing it up like a true Mumbaikar, she says, “It’s usually us shuttling between places; visiting friends, and offering prayers at the Ganpati idol in our housing society, which is celebrated with grand fervour.”


