The immersion of thousands of idols of the elephant-headed Lord Ganesha ended in most parts of Maharashtra on a tragic note with at least 16 visarjan-related deaths in the 24 hours to Friday morning, officials said. Two people are missing. At least seven deaths took place in Nashik during immersion ceremonies in the district lashed by rains since Thursday.

The immersion procession of one of Mumbai's famous Ganpati pandal, Lalbaugcha Raja