Ganpati Visarjan Processions Move Towards Juhu Chowpatty Amid Heavy Security, Traffic Curbs
Mumbai: Juhu Chowpatty is witnessing a major rush of Ganpati immersion processions on Friday as devotees gather to bid farewell to Lord Ganesha on Anant Chaturdashi. Large Ganpati idols are being brought to the beach amid processions accompanied by dhol-tasha performances and large crowds of devotees. The Mumbai Police has deployed heavy security and traffic personnel in and around Juhu to…
Mumbai's Juhu Chowpatty is abuzz with devotees as Ganpati immersion processions make their way to the beach on Anant Chaturdashi. The festive spirit is alive as large idols are brought to the shoreline, accompanied by traditional music and crowds of worshippers.
The Mumbai Police have ramped up security, deploying over 24,000 personnel across the city for the immersion celebrations. Special units like the Rapid Action Force and Anti-Drone squads are on standby to ensure the safety of participants and spectators. Traffic restrictions are in force along key roads leading to Juhu Chowpatty, with diversions and no-parking measures put in place to manage the flow of processions and crowds.
Drivers are being advised to steer clear of non-essential travel on affected routes, as additional time may be needed for journeys. The civic authorities have also set up immersion facilities at 67 natural sites and 383 artificial ponds across the city, with over 25,000 civic personnel on hand to oversee the operations.
Residents are urged to cooperate with law enforcement and follow all traffic and security instructions during this festive period.
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