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IN PHOTOS: Ganeshotsav 2026 | Devotees in Mumbai bid emotional farewell to Bappa

Updated On: 18 September, 2026 09:34 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Mumbai witnessed an emotional farewell to Lord Ganesha on the fifth day of Ganeshotsav on Friday, as devotees carried their idols to various immersion points across the city. Pics/Atul Kamble, Satej Shinde and Ashish Raje

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Amid prayers, devotional chants and traditional rituals, devotees bid farewell to Bappa with the hope of welcoming him back next year. Pics/Atul Kamble, Satej Shinde and Ashish Raje
Amid prayers, devotional chants and traditional rituals, devotees bid farewell to Bappa with the hope of welcoming him back next year. Pics/Atul Kamble, Satej Shinde and Ashish Raje
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From Girgaum Chowpatty and Worli to BMC-created artificial ponds in neighbourhoods such as Thakur Village, Kandivali East, the city saw a mix of traditional and eco-friendly immersions
From Girgaum Chowpatty and Worli to BMC-created artificial ponds in neighbourhoods such as Thakur Village, Kandivali East, the city saw a mix of traditional and eco-friendly immersions
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The fifth day, also known as Panchami, saw devotees carrying their idols to designated immersion locations
The fifth day, also known as Panchami, saw devotees carrying their idols to designated immersion locations
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Before the immersion, families and devotees offered prayers and performed rituals as they prepared to bid farewell to Bappa
Before the immersion, families and devotees offered prayers and performed rituals as they prepared to bid farewell to Bappa
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According to different traditions, Ganesh idols are immersed on the one-and-a-half-day, third, fifth, sixth and seventh days, as well as on Anant Chaturdashi, the concluding day of the festival
According to different traditions, Ganesh idols are immersed on the one-and-a-half-day, third, fifth, sixth and seventh days, as well as on Anant Chaturdashi, the concluding day of the festival
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The atmosphere at the immersion points was marked by devotional songs, chants of ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ and emotional moments as devotees prepared to part with their idols
The atmosphere at the immersion points was marked by devotional songs, chants of ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ and emotional moments as devotees prepared to part with their idols
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For many devotees, the fifth-day Visarjan marked an emotional moment as they said goodbye to their beloved deity after days of prayers and celebrations
For many devotees, the fifth-day Visarjan marked an emotional moment as they said goodbye to their beloved deity after days of prayers and celebrations
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With the chants of ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ filling the air, devotees accompanied their idols to the immersion points and took part in the farewell rituals
With the chants of ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ filling the air, devotees accompanied their idols to the immersion points and took part in the farewell rituals
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has created artificial ponds at several locations across Mumbai to facilitate idol immersion and encourage environmentally friendly celebrations
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has created artificial ponds at several locations across Mumbai to facilitate idol immersion and encourage environmentally friendly celebrations
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Families were seen carrying their idols towards immersion points, with some devotees performing aarti and offering flowers before the final farewell
Families were seen carrying their idols towards immersion points, with some devotees performing aarti and offering flowers before the final farewell
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Children and elderly family members also joined the processions in several areas
Children and elderly family members also joined the processions in several areas
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With prayers, chants and tears, devotees said goodbye to Bappa, carrying with them the memories of the festival and the hope of welcoming him back next year with renewed faith and devotion
With prayers, chants and tears, devotees said goodbye to Bappa, carrying with them the memories of the festival and the hope of welcoming him back next year with renewed faith and devotion
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Before the immersion, devotees performed the final aarti and offered flowers, sweets and prayers to Lord Ganesha
Before the immersion, devotees performed the final aarti and offered flowers, sweets and prayers to Lord Ganesha
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Many were seen with folded hands as they sought Bappa's blessings and expressed their gratitude for his presence in their homes and communities
Many were seen with folded hands as they sought Bappa's blessings and expressed their gratitude for his presence in their homes and communities
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The immersion symbolises the farewell of Lord Ganesha, but devotees also believe that Bappa will return the following year
The immersion symbolises the farewell of Lord Ganesha, but devotees also believe that Bappa will return the following year
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The traditional chant, “pudhchya varshi lavkar ya”, expresses this hope and adds a sense of anticipation to the emotional farewell
The traditional chant, “pudhchya varshi lavkar ya”, expresses this hope and adds a sense of anticipation to the emotional farewell

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