Bhiwandi Ganesh Visarjan 2026: 2,159 Idols Immersed Across Ghats And Ponds Amid Peaceful Festivities

Bhiwandi concluded its annual 10-day Ganesh festival on Anant Chaturdashi, concluding with the immersion of 2,159 Ganpati idols across various ghats and ponds throughout the night. The idols featured a mix of 1,783 household idols, 67 crafted from Shadu clay, and 309 public idols. The immersion process was carried out peacefully and safely, thanks to the support of tight security measures and the enthusiastic participation of locals.

To accommodate the immersion of the idols, the Bhiwandi-Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNCMC) arranged for 12 designated immersion ghats and 12 artificial ponds, such as the Kamwari River and Varala Devi Pond. The civic administration and police ensured a strong security presence at the major immersion points and along procession routes to maintain order and safety during the festivities.

Community participation was evident throughout the celebrations, with devotees welcomed at various locations across the city. At Nazarana, the Agrawal Seva Samiti provided drinking water and sharbat for attendees, while the Paropkar Sanstha distributed nearly one lakh vada pavs near Silco House. Similarly, at Kalyan Naka, the JMD Group, led by Subhash Gupta, welcomed visitors and arranged drinking water.

The immersion processions commenced in the evening and persisted late into the night. People of all ages took part in the festivities, dancing to the rhythms of DJs, drums, and traditional dhol-tasha troupes as they carried the idols to their respective immersion sites. One of the standout events was the immersion procession of Dhamankar Naka Mitra Mandal, also called Ekta Cha Raja.

The procession commenced in the afternoon and featured traditional dhol-tasha performances, cultural displays, and demonstrations of traditional martial arts.

One of the main highlights of the celebrations was the performance of a women's troupe from Durga Vahini, who showcased lezim, sword fighting, and lathi-kathi routines, garnering significant attention from spectators. Additionally, folk artists from Karnataka performed the traditional Tulu Dashavatara, enriching the cultural ambiance of the procession. During the procession, the performers invited onlookers to join in the dance, fostering a lively and devoted atmosphere.

At the three immersion ghats at Varala Pond, a considerable amount of nirmalya flowers and other religious offerings was collected by the Maharashtra Bhushan Dr Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan. The gathered materials will be repurposed to create organic manure as part of an environmentally conscious waste management program.

BNCMC Commissioner Anmol Sagar commended the initiative and presented certificates of appreciation to the members of the Pratishthan, including Additional Commissioner Vitthal Dake, Deputy Commissioner Vikram Darade, and Assistant Commissioner of Prabhag Samiti No. 3 Nitesh Chaudhary.