Amid chants of Ganpati bappa moraya, thousands of devotees in Pune brought Ganesh idols home as the 10-day festival began today.<br />''<br />'' While the enthusiasm was intact, what was missing again for second consecutive year was social celebrations as Ganesh mandals decided not to take out processions in view of the Covid-19 pandemic.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #000000;">Over 7,000 personnel of Pune City Police will be deployed during the Ganesh festival, which is taking place for the second time under the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic.</span><br />