India, Aug. 20 -- With Ganesh Chaturthi less than a month away, the preparation to welcome Lord Ganesha has kicked off in Maharashtra. Several aagmans at major pandals are scheduled for this weekend. Meanwhile, Mumbaikars and Punekars have been signing up for Ganesh Chaturthi related walks and workshops. While the walks let attendees interact with artisans preparing the Ganesh murtis, the workshops help them learn to make their own idols, guided by professional artistes.

Photowalks Mumbai

Anurag Kukrety, Founder of Photowalks Mumbai, is organising a walk in Girgaon. He says, "At these walks, attendees will get an immersive look at the traditional process of Ganpati idol-making. They will see the artisans at work, understand the craftsma...