Mangalore : The city of Mangalore is bustling with activity with people thronging the market places to make purchases of essentials for the Ganesha Chaturthi celebrations to be held on September 19, Wednesday.
Flowers are sold in abundance at various places of the city and people are seen making purchases least bothering about the high prices of both flowers and vegetables.

There is a festive spirit and atmosphere everywhere and sugarcanes can be seen piled up in corners  and are purchased by customers in plenty for the Ganeshotsava celebrations.

Beautiful clay idols of Lord Ganesha in his myriad hues are awaiting customers at various outlets in Mangalore. The idols will be worshipped for a day in some places and for three or five days in other places.
Sarvajanika Ganeshotsava too will be celebrated by various committees in various places of the city.

In Udupi : In Udupi too arrangements are in full swing for Grand Ganeshotsava celebrations. People are seen making a beeline to markets to purchase  vegetables, flowers and sugarcane.