Visakhapatnam is getting ready for Ganesh Chaturthi, with festive activity picking up across the city.
Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on September 14 this year.
Preparations are underway at residential areas and community pandals across Visakhapatnam.
Ganesh idols are being brought in and decorated ahead of the festival.
Organisers are also completing arrangements for pandals and public celebrations.
The festival is expected to draw devotees to several prominent celebration points across the city.
Decorative lighting and themed arrangements are adding to the festive atmosphere.
Authorities and organisers are also preparing for the movement of devotees during the celebrations.
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced free electricity for authorised Ganesh pandals across the State.
In Visakhapatnam, organisers are required to complete the necessary formalities for power connections.
The festival celebrations will continue through the immersion period, with Ganesh Visarjan scheduled for September 25.
With the festival just days away, Visakhapatnam is taking on a vibrant festive look as preparations reach their final stage.