Pune's Ganesh visarjan is what people travel to see. The sounds of the dhol tasha, the five 'manache ganpati' that are part of a beautiful immersion procession saw a toned down version in 2020 with the Covid19 pandemic. The occasion, which is celebrated with great vigour in Maharashtra, embraced a new face to ensure that social distancing norms were followed. Unlike the previous years, individuals have taken to home visarjans or limited the number of people who would join the ceremony. But this did not stop devotees in Pune to give Lord Ganesha a grand farewell, only this time, with their masks on. Police officials were also present to prevent crowding. Photo by Nikhil Ghorpade/MMCL

Kasba Ganpati immersion was carried out with elegance. For years, the Mandal has been continuing with its tradition of conducting social as well as cultural programs. Photo by Nikhil Ghorpade/MMCL

The Jogeshwari Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal's idol received a royal farewell as devotees dressed up and gathered for the occasion. For several years, the idol is being made by the Gulunjkar family, and now the legacy is being carried forward by the fourth generation of DM Gulunjkar. Photo by Nikhil Ghorpade/MMCL

Guruji Talim Mandal's immersion took a colourful turn on Tuesday. According to reports, it was the first Mandal to spread the message of communal harmony. Photo by Nikhil Ghorpade/MMCL

Floral arrangements adorned the procession at Tulsibag Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal. The temple is located in a crowded market surrounded by the various shops and got its name from the Tulshibaug wada. Photo by Nikhil Ghorpade/MMCL

Devotees gather around for immersion at Kesriwada Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav. The Kesari Wada Ganpati is the fifth Manacha Ganpati in the city. It has two idols. One idol is permanent while another one is brought every new year for the 10 day festival. Photo by Nikhil Ghorpade/MMCL

A glimpse of the procession of the Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati. Photo by Nikhil Ghorpade/MMCL

Bollywood cinematographer Mahesh Limaye is filming a documentary based on Manache Ganpati immersions. Photo by Nikhil Ghorpade/MMCL