{
  "id": 10059396,
  "title": "Mumbai Ganesh Visarjan 2026: Tourists From 23 Countries Witness Grand Immersion Ceremony At Girgaon Chowpatty",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/mumbai-ganesh-visarjan-2026-tourists-from-23-countries-witness-grand",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T19:58:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-ganesh-visarjan-2026-tourists-from-23-countries-witness-grand-immersion-ceremony-at-girgaon-chowpatty"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai hosted foreign tourists from 23 countries for the grand Ganesh Visarjan ceremony on Anant Chaturdashi Friday, with many participating in the aarti and chanting \"Ganpati Bappa Morya\". The Maharashtra Tourism Department, in collaboration with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), set up a special pavilion for international visitors at the immersion venue. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis praised the tourists' enthusiastic participation, highlighting the festival's global appeal and the memorable experience of witnessing the disciplined immersion despite large crowds. Visitors immersed themselves in the Ganesh processions, prayers, aarti, and dhol-tasha performances, many dressed in traditional Maharashtrian attire. International tourists shared their awe at the festival's atmosphere, unity, and cultural heritage. Tourism Minister Shambhuraj Desai emphasized the importance of attracting global tourists to showcase Maharashtra's traditions.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Foreign tourists from 23 countries witnessed the grand Ganesh Visarjan ceremony at Mumbai’s historic Girgaon Chowpatty on Anant Chaturdashi on Friday, with several visitors participating in the aarti and joining devotees in chanting “Ganpati Bappa Morya”. Tourism Department Sets Up Special Pavilion The Maharashtra Tourism Department, in association with the Brihanmumbai Municipal…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}