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IN PHOTOS: Massive crowds gather in Lalbaug, Parel and Chinchpokli as iconic idols leave pandals

Updated On: 25 September, 2026 04:38 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Mumbai witnessed massive crowds in Lalbaug, Parel and Chinchpokli as iconic Ganpati idols left their pandals for immersion on Friday on the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi. Thousands of devotees lined up the streets, while chants, drum beats, and devotional music filled the air along the visarjan routes. (Pics/Atul Kamble)

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Mumbai witnessed massive crowds on the streets of Lalbaug, Parel and Chinchpokli as some of the city's most iconic Ganesh idols came out of their pandals
Mumbai witnessed massive crowds on the streets of Lalbaug, Parel and Chinchpokli as some of the city's most iconic Ganesh idols came out of their pandals
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Thousands of devotees gathered along the roads to bid a final farewell to Bappa, with the atmosphere turning emotional as the grand processions began moving towards the immersion points
Thousands of devotees gathered along the roads to bid a final farewell to Bappa, with the atmosphere turning emotional as the grand processions began moving towards the immersion points
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Sea of devotees seen in and around Lalbaug after the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja idol was brought out of the pandal for immersion. Devotees up the streets in large numbers
Sea of devotees seen in and around Lalbaug after the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja idol was brought out of the pandal for immersion. Devotees up the streets in large numbers
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The areas around Lalbaug, Parel and Chinchpokli remained packed as various Ganesh mandals took their idols out for the final journey
The areas around Lalbaug, Parel and Chinchpokli remained packed as various Ganesh mandals took their idols out for the final journey
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Large groups of devotees followed the processions, while drum beats, chants and devotional music filled the streets
Large groups of devotees followed the processions, while drum beats, chants and devotional music filled the streets
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As the iconic idols make their final journey, the streets of Mumbai are filled with devotees coming together to bid their final goodbye to Bappa before the idols are immersed
As the iconic idols make their final journey, the streets of Mumbai are filled with devotees coming together to bid their final goodbye to Bappa before the idols are immersed
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With lakhs of devotees expected to take part in the city's immersion processions, the Mumbai Police had already issued a detailed traffic advisory for several roads across central and south Mumbai
With lakhs of devotees expected to take part in the city's immersion processions, the Mumbai Police had already issued a detailed traffic advisory for several roads across central and south Mumbai
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Authorities and police personnel were deployed at key locations to manage the crowds and maintain law and order. Traffic officials were also working to keep vehicular movement under control as large numbers of devotees occupied roads along the immersion routes.
Authorities and police personnel were deployed at key locations to manage the crowds and maintain law and order. Traffic officials were also working to keep vehicular movement under control as large numbers of devotees occupied roads along the immersion routes.

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