Mumbai Immerses 1,99,213 Ganesh Idols During 10-Day Ganeshotsav, Up Over 1 Per Cent From Last Year
Mumbai, September 26, 2026: With chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya” echoing across Mumbai, the city bid a tearful farewell to beloved Lord Ganesha on the final day of Ganeshotsav on Friday. A total of 1,99,213 idols have been immersed in the 10-day celebration, a rise of over one per cent from last year. As Bappa departed, devotees offered their final prayers and heartfelt thanks, hoping to welcome…
On Anant Chaturdashi 2026, Navi Mumbai immersed a staggering 8,573 Ganesh idols across 189 sites, according to the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC). The immersion process concluded around 5:30 am, with arrangements made at 22 natural sites, 11 in villages, and 156 artificial locations. Volunteers, lifeguards, fire brigade members, CCTV cameras, barricades, cranes, forklifts, rafts, medical aid, drinking water, and backup power were all provided as part of the meticulously planned immersion.
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