# Ganesh Goes Green September 16, 2010 Author: Hanna Ingber Win Source: The Global Post At a line of stalls in Mumbai’s Matunga East, men sit on wooden stands and others crouch underneath, their hands working fast as they tie flower after flower together to make garlands of every size and color combination. On another street, men and women line up down the block, waiting to buy incense that will be used as an offering. Mumbai is geering up for Ganesh Chaturthi, a celebration of the Hindu elephant-headed god Lord Ganesh and one of the city’s most elaborate festivals. See also:- [ Environment ](/news-stories/environment) - [ Holidays/Worship ](/news-stories/holidaysworship) - [ Hinduism ](/religions/hinduism) - [ International ](/tags/international) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)