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IN PHOTOS: Towering Ganesh idols head for visarjan in Mumbai as devotees bid farewell to Bappa

Updated On: 25 September, 2026 06:30 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Mumbai witnessed an emotional and colourful farewell to Lord Ganesha on Friday as towering and iconic Ganesh idols made their way through the city's streets for immersion on Anant Chaturdashi. Pics/Atul Kamble and Satej Shinde

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Huge crowds gathered along major procession routes to catch a glimpse of the idols and bid farewell to Bappa after days of Ganeshotsav celebrations. Pics/Atul Kamble and Satej Shinde
Huge crowds gathered along major procession routes to catch a glimpse of the idols and bid farewell to Bappa after days of Ganeshotsav celebrations. Pics/Atul Kamble and Satej Shinde
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The final day of Ganeshotsav brought together large crowds
The final day of Ganeshotsav brought together large crowds
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Elaborate decorations drew crowds wherever the processions passed
Elaborate decorations drew crowds wherever the processions passed
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Colourful processions and traditional celebrations as devotees bid farewell to Bappa
Colourful processions and traditional celebrations as devotees bid farewell to Bappa
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The atmosphere across Mumbai reflected a mix of devotion and celebration as the city came together for Anant Chaturdashi
The atmosphere across Mumbai reflected a mix of devotion and celebration as the city came together for Anant Chaturdashi
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Anant Chaturdashi marks the culmination of the Ganesh festival, when devotees immerse idols in natural water bodies or designated artificial ponds
Anant Chaturdashi marks the culmination of the Ganesh festival, when devotees immerse idols in natural water bodies or designated artificial ponds
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Mumbai Police have made extensive arrangements to manage the large crowds
Mumbai Police have made extensive arrangements to manage the large crowds
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The city resonated with chants of "Ganpati Bappa Morya" and the beats of traditional dhol-tasha as devotees accompanied Ganesh idols from community pandals
The city resonated with chants of "Ganpati Bappa Morya" and the beats of traditional dhol-tasha as devotees accompanied Ganesh idols from community pandals
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Lalbaug in Mumbai's Parel remained one of the major centres of activity as devotees gathered in large numbers to watch Ganesh idols pass through the area
Lalbaug in Mumbai's Parel remained one of the major centres of activity as devotees gathered in large numbers to watch Ganesh idols pass through the area
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The streets were filled with devotees, music and chants as processions moved towards immersion points
The streets were filled with devotees, music and chants as processions moved towards immersion points
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Devotees accompanied the idols with chants, music and traditional celebrations as they made their way towards the immersion sites
Devotees accompanied the idols with chants, music and traditional celebrations as they made their way towards the immersion sites
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For devotees, Ganesh Visarjan marks an emotional end to days of prayers and celebrations
For devotees, Ganesh Visarjan marks an emotional end to days of prayers and celebrations
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Mumbai on Anant Chaturdashi witnessed a steady movement of Ganesh idols towards immersion points
Mumbai on Anant Chaturdashi witnessed a steady movement of Ganesh idols towards immersion points
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Families, neighbourhood groups and Ganesh mandals joined the processions to bid farewell to Lord Ganesha
Families, neighbourhood groups and Ganesh mandals joined the processions to bid farewell to Lord Ganesha
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The towering idols and colourful decorations added to the festive atmosphere
The towering idols and colourful decorations added to the festive atmosphere
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Some of Mumbai's iconic and tall Ganesh idols became major attractions as they travelled through the city
Some of Mumbai's iconic and tall Ganesh idols became major attractions as they travelled through the city
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Many people stood along the roads to catch a final glimpse of the idols before Visarjan
Many people stood along the roads to catch a final glimpse of the idols before Visarjan
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Devotees gathered on both sides of the road, with several people recording the processions on their mobile phones
Devotees gathered on both sides of the road, with several people recording the processions on their mobile phones

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