Compared to last year, which witnessed the most idol immersions, over 6,000 more idols have been immersed so far this year. Last year, a total of 2.05 lakh idols were immersed, including 40,000 on the last day—Anant Chaturdashi. This year, the number has already crossed 1.71 lakh, with the major immersions taking place on Tuesday. Around 400 more sarvajanik idols have been immersed this year so far.

Though the numbers were near 2 lakh before 2020, the pandemic impacted the festival. Last year, the number crossed the 2-lakh mark for the first time, including over 10,000 sarvajanik idols. Going by the statistics so far, the number may increase further this year. By the seventh day, 1,71,458 idols, including Gauri and Hartalika, had been immersed. Last year, there were 1,65,542 immersions by the seventh day, including 3,550 sarvajanik idols. This year, 3,971 sarvajanik idols were immersed by the seventh day. In 2023, Anant Chaturdashi witnessed 39,758 idol immersions, including 6,951 sarvajanik idols. Based on this trend, the number of idols may surpass last year’s highest mark.