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IN PHOTOS: ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ echoes in Girgaon as sea of devotees gather for Ganesh Visarjan at Chowpatty

Updated On: 25 September, 2026 10:33 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' and rhythmic beats of traditional dhol-tasha reverberated at south Mumbai's Girgaon on Friday as sea of devotees gathered for Ganesh Visarjan at Chowpatty. Pics/Sameer Abedi and Ashish Raje

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The atmosphere was filled with chants of ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ as devotees accompanied their beloved Bappa towards the immersion points. Pics/Sameer Abedi and Ashish Raje
The atmosphere was filled with chants of ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ as devotees accompanied their beloved Bappa towards the immersion points. Pics/Sameer Abedi and Ashish Raje
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The repeated chants of ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya, pudhchya varshi lavkar ya’ echoed across Girgaon as devotees prepared to bid farewell to Bappa with the hope of welcoming him again next year
The repeated chants of ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya, pudhchya varshi lavkar ya’ echoed across Girgaon as devotees prepared to bid farewell to Bappa with the hope of welcoming him again next year
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Chowpatty is among Mumbai's major immersion locations and witnesses thousands of devotees during the Ganesh Visarjan period
Chowpatty is among Mumbai's major immersion locations and witnesses thousands of devotees during the Ganesh Visarjan period
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Extensive safety and security arrangements were made at Chowpatty for Anant Chaturdashi
Extensive safety and security arrangements were made at Chowpatty for Anant Chaturdashi
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Barricades, tents, CCTV cameras, safety boats and other facilities were put in place at the beach to manage the large crowds during the immersions of Lord Ganesha idols
Barricades, tents, CCTV cameras, safety boats and other facilities were put in place at the beach to manage the large crowds during the immersions of Lord Ganesha idols
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The Ganesh Visarjan processions continued late into the night in Girgaon
The Ganesh Visarjan processions continued late into the night in Girgaon
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Devotees offered prayers and sought blessings before accompanying the idols to the immersion point
Devotees offered prayers and sought blessings before accompanying the idols to the immersion point
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People from across Mumbai and other parts of the Maharashtra visit Chowpatty for Ganesh Visarjan
People from across Mumbai and other parts of the Maharashtra visit Chowpatty for Ganesh Visarjan
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Processions of several famous Ganapati idols took to the roads on Friday
Processions of several famous Ganapati idols took to the roads on Friday
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Mumbai Police had planned a high security blanket for Ganesh Visarjan 2026, with over 24,000 personnel to be deployed in parts of the city on Anant Chaturdashi
Mumbai Police had planned a high security blanket for Ganesh Visarjan 2026, with over 24,000 personnel to be deployed in parts of the city on Anant Chaturdashi
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Mumbai Police have deployed a large force of senior officers, police personnel and trainees to ensure peaceful and smooth proceedings across the city
Mumbai Police have deployed a large force of senior officers, police personnel and trainees to ensure peaceful and smooth proceedings across the city
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Several processions were accompanied by traditional dhol-tasha troupes, while devotees danced and chanted devotional songs
Several processions were accompanied by traditional dhol-tasha troupes, while devotees danced and chanted devotional songs
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The civic authorities had appealed to devotees to follow safety guidelines for visarjan and immersions processions
The civic authorities had appealed to devotees to follow safety guidelines for visarjan and immersions processions
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A large number of devotees, including women and children, reached Chowpatty to bid farewell to Bappa
A large number of devotees, including women and children, reached Chowpatty to bid farewell to Bappa
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The final day of the festival witnessed colourful and vibrant processions across Mumbai
The final day of the festival witnessed colourful and vibrant processions across Mumbai

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