Photos of previous years' processions. (Photo credit: pgoh13)

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Behind the scenes: Ganesh Procession in Paris


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Devotees first pay a visit to the Ganesh Temple at 17, rue Pajol
The elephant who is going to be the highlight of the procession later in the day stands waiting outside the temple
Devotees getting the chariots ready for the procession.
Participants waiting outside the temple. It's going to be a long time before the procession actually starts!
Preparing free drinks for the crowd of 40,000 people expected
The street from La Chapelle to Marx Dormoy is cleaned for the barefooted devotees
An open-air restaurant at the Little Jaffna area near La Chapelle metro dressed up for the occasion
Different types of drinks were available for everyone free of charge. Not only that - vegetarian rice in plastic boxes was served for free as well.
A stall selling fruit offerings on the occasion of the birthday of Lord Ganesh (Ganesha) awaits its first customer.
All eyes on this man alone, as he twists and twirls his pole with great dexterity
Selling fruit offerings to Ganesha, the elephant-headed God, from a truck. A set comprising an unhusked coconut, bananas, a mango and incense sticks costs 10 euros.
For security reasons, riot squad members precede the procession