<span style="color: #222222;">Maharashtra has geared up for the 10 days long Ganeshotsav festival which begins from tomorrow. The festival is celebrated to mark the arrival of Lord Ganesh from his celestial abode to earth. Ganesh has been the most popular god in Maharashtra, especially in Konkan area. The festival is much felt in Konkan region of Ratnagiri-Sindhudurga and Raigad. People bring idols of Ganesh to their homes and worship for number of days according to their tradition. Ganeshotsav is celebrated mostly on public scale with large Sarvajanik Ganpati Mandals bring tallest idols of Ganesha.<br />''<br />''After a gap of two years, Ganeshotsav in Maharashtra will be celebrated with much fanfare and devotion. With a substantial decline in Covid cases, the state government has removed all the curbs on celebrations. As a result, this year, Ganeshotsav will be celebrated with pomp and gaiety in Mumbai and across Maharashtra. The devotees are expected to throng at various pandals in Mumbai, Thane and Pune to take the blessings of their beloved Ganpati Bappa.<br />''<br />''Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde has announced toll waiver from 27th August to 11th September for devotees who visit to their native villages to attend festivities. The famous GSB  Seva Mandal at King Circle in Mumbai has taken an insurance cover of record 316.40 Crores rupees. The insurance covers for a variety of risks including loss of jewelleries, personal accidents  insurance cover for volunteers, priests, security guards and other things.</span><br />