However, rough sea conditions made it difficult to move the massive idol smoothly into the waters. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN
For more than five hours, authorities, volunteers, and devotees worked tirelessly to manage the situation and carefully position the idol
Despite their efforts, Lalbaugcha Raja remained partially submerged, creating tense moments for the thousands of devotees gathered to bid an emotional farewell
Officials reassured the crowd that the visarjan would resume once the tides receded, stressing that the safety of both the idol and the devotees remained the top priority
The immersion of several prominent Ganpatis in Mumbai took place yesterday. The immersion of Lalbaugcha Raja is still pending. Soon, the idol will be placed on a barge and taken into the sea
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