The festival, which commenced on August 27 with Ganesh Chaturthi, concluded on September 6 with Anant Chaturdashi
In Mumbai, roads were packed with people participating in the visarjan processions as beautifully decked idols of Lord Ganesh began their final journey (Pic/Shadab Khan)
Thousands gathered along the streets of Lalbaug and other major procession routes to witness the vibrant spectacle filled with music, dance, and clouds of celebratory 'gulal' (vermillion powder)
The procession of the famous Lalbaugcha Raja, which attracts huge crowds during the festival is likely to reach the Chowpatty shore on Sunday morning (Pic/Satej Shinde)
In Solapur, people immersed idols of Lord Ganesh in an artificial tank as the festival drew to a close
Besides Maharashtra, the cultural fervour of Ganesh Visrajan was also visible in other regions of the country, including Hyderabad where devotees gathered for the immersion procession of a 69-feet tall eco-friendly Ganpati idol
Ajmer
Devotees performed the final rituals of the festival before taking the idol for immersion with a renewed sense of hope and purpose to welcome the deity again next year
Shimla
The Ganesh Visarjan processions created a cultural spectacle that not only reflected devotion but also community spirit
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