Beats of 'dhol-tasha' rang in the air as devotees thronged the streets of Mumbai on Saturday, braving the rain for immersion processions of Ganesh idols on Anant Chaturdashi, the last and final day of the 10-day Ganpati festival. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI

Roads were packed with people participating in the visarjan processions as beautifully decked idols of Lord Ganesh began their final journey. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI

At Lalbaug in central Mumbai, famous for its iconic Ganpati mandals, the processions began with the immersion journeys of idols of Tejukaya, Ganesh Gully, and several other mandals. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI

Majestic idols emerged from their pandals amid loud chants of "Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya". PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI

Thousands gathered along the streets of Lalbaug and other major procession routes to bid farewell to the beloved deity, with prayers on their lips and to witness the vibrant processions filled with music, dance, and clouds of celebratory gulal. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI

Meanwhile, Mumbai Police Joint Commissioner (Law and Order) Satyanarayan Chaudhary on Saturday assured citizens that elaborate security measures are in place to ensure a safe and peaceful celebration for all. PIC/RANE ASHISH

Mumbai Police is leveraging artificial intelligence for real-time traffic management, particularly to monitor immersion routes and send alerts to avoid congestion. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI

Till 3 pm, more than 2,100 Ganpati idols were immersed in various water bodies in Mumbai, officials said.
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According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), 2,198 Ganapati idols, including 59 of 'Sarvajanik mandals' (local community groups) and 87 of Goddess idols immersed in natural water bodies and artificial ponds created by the civic body by 3 pm. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI

"No untoward incident reported during the immersion process," a BMC official said.
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