Mumbai Ganesh Visarjan 2026: Anant Chaturdashi immersion date, timings, routes, sites and key rules

Mumbai will witness largescale Ganesh idol immersion processions on Friday September 25 as Anant Chaturdashi marks the conclusion of Ganeshotsav 2026 The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation BMC Mumbai Police and transport agencies have made arrangements at major immersion points and along key procession routes to manage the expected crowdsThose participating in immersion processions have been advised to use designated facilities follow approved routes and comply with instructions issued by civic and police authoritiesAnant Chaturdashi 2026 date and timingsAnant Chaturdashi falls on September 25 2026 in Mumbai According to Drik Panchang the Chaturdashi tithi begins at 1118 pm on September 24 and ends at 1106 pm on September 25The listed Ganesh immersion timings for Mumbai on September 25 areMorning 628 am to 1059 amAfternoon 1230 pm to 201 pmEvening 502 pm to 632 pmNight 931 pm to 1101 pmLate nightearly morning 1230 am to 459 am on September 26Key rules for Mumbai Ganesh Visarjan 2026Under the arrangements in force for the Ganeshotsav 2026 idols measuring up to 6 feet in height including those made of Plaster of Paris PoP are required to be immersed in artificial ponds or tanks Larger idols may be immersed at designated natural water bodies subject to applicable regulations and environmental safeguardsThe BMC has arranged 383 artificial immersion ponds and 67 designated natural immersion sites across MumbaiHouseholds opting to immerse a small idol at home in a tub do not require permissionThe 6foot immersion ruleAccording to a Bombay High Court order idols up to 6 feet in height whether made of PoP or clay are to be immersed at designated artificial ponds or tanks Idols exceeding 6 feet can be taken to designated natural immersion sites subject to conditions prescribed by the authoritiesWhere can Ganesh idols be immersed in MumbaiArtificial immersion pondsThe BMC has established 383 artificial ponds across the citys wards These facilities are intended for idols measuring up to 6 feetInformation about designated locations is being made available by the civic administration through its official channels including location information and maps Devotees can also check with their respective ward offices before beginning their processionDesignated natural immersion sitesLarger idols can be taken to designated natural immersion locations Major immersion points include Girgaon Chowpatty Dadar Chowpatty Juhu Versova Mahim Bandra Bandstand the Gateway of India area and Worli Sea Face along with selected lakes and jettiesThe BMC has also arranged facilities such as cranes lifeguards floating safety equipment and collection points for floral and other ritual waste at major locationsHome immersionHouseholds with small clay idols can opt for immersion at home using a tub or other suitable containerMajor immersion routes and locationsGirgaon Chowpatty Juhu Beach and Dadar Chowpatty are among Mumbais major immersion locations and are expected to attract large crowds on Anant ChaturdashiBMC arrangements for Mumbai Ganesh Visarjan 2026The BMC has arranged facilities at immersion points across Mumbai including artificial ponds and infrastructure at major natural immersion locationsArrangements at locations such as Girgaon Chowpatty include cranes ambulances motorboats observation facilities toilets and collection points for floral and other ritual wasteThe civic administration has urged people to use authorised immersion facilities and follow instructions issued by officials at the sitesSpecial local trains services for Mumbai Ganesh Visarjan 2026Mumbais suburban railway network is expected to handle increased passenger movement during the final days of the festivalCentral Railway has announced 22 special night suburban services during the Ganesh festival period These services will operate on the Main Line between CSMT and KalyanThane on the nights of September 2324 September 2425 and September 2526Western Railway has also revised stopping arrangements for suburban trains at Charni Road on September 25 to manage the expected crowds travelling towards Girgaon ChowpattyPassengers travelling late at night are advised to check the latest railway announcements and service updates before starting their journey