Mumbai recorded a peak of 11,000 cases during India's devastating second wave this year but won accolades for the way it recovered and curbed infections.
When the cases decline in the city, the Maharashtra government lifted Covid-related curbs, including the resumption of its famed local trains for fully vaccinated passengers.
However, as the Ganesh festival approaches authorities have imposed fresh curbs on public processions and restricted crowding at public pandals.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has banned physical darshan for devotees at public pandals. The BMC has directed only 10 people, preferably fully vaccinated, should accompany the idol for immersion.