With the onset of dusk, the streets were illuminated creating a riot of colours.
Long queues of people of all ages were seen outside pandals waiting to get a glimpse of the deity coming home after one year, and ready to return tomorrow to Lord Shiva's abode.
Traffic police and Puja organisers had a trying time controlling swelling crowds.
Almost all of the big pandals had CCTV cameras installed inside as a security measure.
Eateries, both small and big, were doing brisk business with people generally preferring to dine outside during the Puja days.