Meanwhile, Mumbai Traffic Police had on Friday issued a list of traffic restrictions and diversion in central Mumbai ahead of the Ganpati Aagman

A notification, issued by the Mumbai Police said, On 10th September, 2023, various processions have been organised in Byculla Traffic Division to mark the arrival of many Ganpati Idols (Ganpati Aagman) from 12:00 hrs onwards on Dr. B.A. Road (South Bound, North Bound) and Sane Guruji Marg

Mumbai Police said, on 09th September, 2023 a procession has been organised to mark the arrival of Chintamani Ganpati (Chitamani Ganpti Aagman) from 14:00 hrs onwards. The procession has been organised on the following route: Ganesh Talkies (Parab Chowk)- Sane Guruji Marg - Saint Jagnade Maharaj Chowk (Gas Company Junction) Dr. B.A. Road, South Bound- Sardar Hotel Junction- Dattaram Lad Marg to Chintamani Ganpati Mandal

The notification further said that many people are expected to attend the aforesaid procession, which may lead to traffic congestion on the said routes and the routes leading there unto. Therefore, some traffic arrangements have been made on 09/09/2023

During the Ganpati festival, that is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha, idols of the Hindu deity are worshipped at hundreds of pandals before they are immersed into water bodies