Ganpati (aka Ganesha) Procession In Bombay (1946) . . . . . . . Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai during 1946 would have been a vibrant celebration, deeply rooted in the traditions that were initiated by Lokmanya Tilak in the late 19th century. By this time, Ganpati celebrations had already become a significant public event, symbolizing both religious devotion and a growing sense of national pride in pre-independence India. - **Public Installations**: Even in 1946, large public pandals (temporary stage