Mumbai bids adieu to iconic Ganpatis after marathon immersion processions
Thousands of devotees joined the procession as the iconic idol completed a 21-hour journey before immersion in the Arabian Sea, officials said.
- On Saturday morning, Mumbai concluded its 12-day Ganesh festival as the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja idol reached Girgaum Chowpatty for immersion, ending a marathon procession lasting over 21 hours.
- The celebrations, which began on September 14, culminated on Anant Chaturdashi this past Friday when thousands of devotees commenced farewell rituals for Lord Ganesha across Mumbai.
- To facilitate safe immersions across 67 natural sites and 383 artificial ponds, the Mumbai Police deployed over 24,000 personnel, while the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation posted 25,000 staffers.
- Reliance Industries Executive Director Anant Ambani attended the ceremony as the idol was immersed in the Arabian Sea at approximately 10:50 am, marking the festival's final stage.
- While most processions concluded by Saturday afternoon, civic sanitation workers began cleanup operations at immersion points, though a few large idols remain awaiting immersion at various city beaches.
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The PrintMumbai bids adieu to iconic Ganpatis after marathon immersion processions
Thousands of devotees gathered at Girgaon Chowpatty to witness the immersion of iconic Ganesh idols. Crowds accompanied the processions, which lasted over 21 hours and spanned through the night. The illustrious Lalbaugcha Raja was immersed in the Arabian Sea after traditional prayers and rituals. Authorities ensured safe immersions across numerous sites with extensive police and civic staff deployment.
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