Kalyan-Dombivli Ganesh Visarjan 2026: Over 12,000 Idols Immersed As KDMC Manages Smooth Anant Chaturdashi Procession

Kalyan-Dombivli witnessed a grand Anant Chaturdashi procession in 2026, as over 12,000 Lord Ganesha idols were immersed in a series of dedicated sites. The event was marked by a deeply emotional atmosphere, with devotees saying a heartfelt goodbye to their favorite deity. The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) played a pivotal role in managing the festivities, coordinating with police, volunteers, and students to ensure a seamless process.

Out of the total idols immersed, 9,322 were made of Plaster of Paris (PoP) and 2,775 were of Shadu clay. The civic administration had set up facilities at various immersion points to facilitate a safe and smooth celebration, including deployment of medical teams, fire brigade personnel, ambulances, and dedicated containers for collecting nirmalya, or floral and other offerings left after worship.

Approximately 58.76 tonnes of nirmalya was collected on Anant Chaturdashi alone, bringing the total collected during the festival period from Anant Chaturthi to Anant Chaturdashi to around 203 tonnes. This collected nirmalya was then sent to composting facilities for processing. The large-scale participation of devotees, civic officials, police personnel, volunteers, and students ensured the festivities were carried out in an organized manner, while also addressing the environmental concerns associated with the disposal of religious waste generated during the festival.