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Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai and Pune

AugustSeptemberdates shift yearly

Ten days ending in immersion processions that close major roads in both cities. Spectacular, but budget extra time for every journey.

Can fall in August or September. It follows a lunar calendar, so the date moves every year — confirm it before booking anything non-refundable.

Where to see it

Mumbai

Mumbai · Maharashtra

The City of Dreams

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj TerminusChhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, 30 km

Pune

Pune · Maharashtra

Cultural Capital of Maharashtra

Pune JunctionPune Airport (PNQ), 10 km

Around the same time

Other festivals that can fall in August or September.