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IN PHOTOS: Devotees in Mumbai bid emotional farewell to Goddess Durga

Updated On: 12 October, 2024 07:15 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Devotees were on Saturday seen gathering in large numbers at Mumbai beaches to bid farewell to Goddess Durga. Pics/Satej Shinde and Anurag Ahire

Devotees seen bidding emotional farewell to Goddess Durga on Saturday. Pics/Satej Shinde and Anurag Ahire

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Devotees seen bidding emotional farewell to Goddess Durga on Saturday. Pics/Satej Shinde and Anurag Ahire
The vibrant celebrations in city came to a heartfelt conclusion with the immersion of Goddess Durga idols on Saturday

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The vibrant celebrations in city came to a heartfelt conclusion with the immersion of Goddess Durga idols on Saturday

City beaches including Dadar, were filled with colorful processions as devotees carried the beautifully crafted idol of Goddess Durga for immersion

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City beaches including Dadar, were filled with colorful processions as devotees carried the beautifully crafted idol of Goddess Durga for immersion

Families dressed in traditional attire joined hands in prayer, expressing their gratitude for the blessings received during the festival

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Families dressed in traditional attire joined hands in prayer, expressing their gratitude for the blessings received during the festival

Local communities came together, forming vibrant processions that showcased cultural traditions

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Local communities came together, forming vibrant processions that showcased cultural traditions

The idol, adorned with flowers and decorations, was carried for the immersions, with devotees surrounded around the idols

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The idol, adorned with flowers and decorations, was carried for the immersions, with devotees surrounded around the idols

Many people showered flower petals and offered sweets as a final tribute to the Goddess

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Many people showered flower petals and offered sweets as a final tribute to the Goddess

The immersion marks a significant ritual in Durga Puja

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The immersion marks a significant ritual in Durga Puja

As the idols were submerged in water, emotions ran high, with some devotees 

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As the idols were submerged in water, emotions ran high, with some devotees 

Local authorities has ensured that the immersion process was smooth and respectful, providing necessary arrangements and safety measures for the crowds

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Local authorities has ensured that the immersion process was smooth and respectful, providing necessary arrangements and safety measures for the crowds

The event brought people together, highlighting the unity and communal spirit that Durga Puja fosters

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The event brought people together, highlighting the unity and communal spirit that Durga Puja fosters

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