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IN PHOTOS | Mumbai Ganeshotsav 2026: Devotion and tradition mark Gauri-Ganpati visarjan at Chowpatty on Day 6

Updated On: 19 September, 2026 10:42 PM IST | Divya Nair

Mumbai's Chowpatty saw devotees gather for Gauri-Ganpati visarjan on Saturday, with aarti, traditional processions, idol immersion, and prayers at a BMC-set-up artificial eco-friendly pond. Police personnel and boats were also deployed along the coast to ensure the immersions take place smoothly. PICS/ASHISH RAJE

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A devotee offers her prayers to Goddess Gauri before immersion at Chowpatty on Saturday. PIC/ASHISH RAJE
A devotee offers her prayers to Goddess Gauri before immersion at Chowpatty on Saturday. PIC/ASHISH RAJE
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A total of 307 idols of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Hartalika (Parvati) were immersed at different water bodies across Mumbai till 3 pm on Saturday, the sixth day of the 12-day Ganeshotsav 2026 festivities, Mumbai civic officials said
A total of 307 idols of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Hartalika (Parvati) were immersed at different water bodies across Mumbai till 3 pm on Saturday, the sixth day of the 12-day Ganeshotsav 2026 festivities, Mumbai civic officials said
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A Coast Guard helicopter conducts a practice exercise over the sea near the immersion ramp of Lalbaugcha Raja at Chowpatty
A Coast Guard helicopter conducts a practice exercise over the sea near the immersion ramp of Lalbaugcha Raja at Chowpatty
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Police personnel maintain security at Chowpatty. Police boats were seen patrolling the coast during Ganpati idol immersion
Police personnel maintain security at Chowpatty. Police boats were seen patrolling the coast during Ganpati idol immersion
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No immersion in seawater at Girgaon Chowpatty: Devotees immerse Ganesh idols only in an artificial eco-friendly pond set up by the BMC at Chowpatty, as immersion of idols taller than six feet is not permitted in the sea
No immersion in seawater at Girgaon Chowpatty: Devotees immerse Ganesh idols only in an artificial eco-friendly pond set up by the BMC at Chowpatty, as immersion of idols taller than six feet is not permitted in the sea
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Thai devotees carry Ganesh idols for immersion. Devotees from Thailand visit Mumbai every year to celebrate the Ganesh festival and participate in the traditional immersion ceremony
Thai devotees carry Ganesh idols for immersion. Devotees from Thailand visit Mumbai every year to celebrate the Ganesh festival and participate in the traditional immersion ceremony
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A child immerses her little Ganesha idol in an artificial pond during Ganeshotsav celebrations
A child immerses her little Ganesha idol in an artificial pond during Ganeshotsav celebrations
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As per different traditions, Ganesh idols are immersed on the one-and-a-half, third, fifth, sixth, and seventh days, as well as on Anant Chaturdashi, the concluding day of the festival
As per different traditions, Ganesh idols are immersed on the one-and-a-half, third, fifth, sixth, and seventh days, as well as on Anant Chaturdashi, the concluding day of the festival
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According to BMC, of the total idols immersed, four include sarvajanik (public) Ganesh idols, 270  household Ganesh idols, and 33 Gauri Ganesh idols
According to BMC, of the total idols immersed, four include sarvajanik (public) Ganesh idols, 270  household Ganesh idols, and 33 Gauri Ganesh idols
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Ganeshotsav began on September 14 and will culminate on September 25, on Anant Chaturdashi. A large number of idols are expected to be immersed that day amid colourful processions across the city
Ganeshotsav began on September 14 and will culminate on September 25, on Anant Chaturdashi. A large number of idols are expected to be immersed that day amid colourful processions across the city
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The BMC has arranged immersion facilities at designated sites, including artificial ponds, across Mumbai. The civic body has also put in place arrangements to manage the movement of devotees and ensure the smooth conduct of immersion activities during the festival.
The BMC has arranged immersion facilities at designated sites, including artificial ponds, across Mumbai. The civic body has also put in place arrangements to manage the movement of devotees and ensure the smooth conduct of immersion activities during the festival.

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