Pune Ganesh Visarjan 2026: Murlidhar Mohol, Neelam Gorhe and Chandrakant Patil participate in immersion procession

Ganesh Visarjan 2026 took place across several parts of the country on Friday marking the conclusion of Ganesh Chaturthi festivities after days of prayers religious rituals and celebrations by devoteesIn Maharashtra public representatives and devotees participated in traditional immersion processions with leaders highlighting the cultural and religious significance of the occasion and urging people to celebrate peacefullyNeelam Gorhe praises security arrangementsRecalling the significance of the day Shiv Sena MLC Dr Neelam Gorhe expressed her devotion to Lord Ganesha praised the security arrangements made by the police during the immersion and highlighted measures aimed at ensuring the safety and dignity of women ANI reportedSpeaking to the media the Shiv Sena MLC said Today is a very significant day Across Maharashtra the entire country Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu the atmosphere is filled with the spirit of Ganesh Visarjan immersion People are filled with devotion and a deep longing to catch a glimpse of Lord Ganesha First and foremost I offer my salutations to Lord Ganesha The police have taken excellent measures to ensure security and respect for the people during the immersion process as well as to safeguard womens health and prevent harassment I extend my best wishes to all Ganesh devoteesWATCH Pune Maharashtra Shiv Sena MLC Dr Neelam Gorhe said Today is a very significant day Across Maharashtra the entire country Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu the atmosphere is filled with the spirit of Ganesh Visarjan immersion People are filled with devotion andhellip pictwittercom0GoPhH9IITmdash ANI ANI September 25 2026Murlidhar Mohol joins immersion processionUnion Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol described Ganesh Visarjan as a cherished cultural tradition and said he participates in the immersion procession every year as a volunteer with a Ganeshotsav mandalWATCH Pune Maharashtra MoS Murlidhar Mohol says I am a volunteer with a Ganeshotsav Mandal As a public representative of this city I participate every year in the commencement of the Visarjan immersion procession a cherished cultural tradition which begins herehellip pictwittercomHsqOLGuLx8mdash ANI ANI September 25 2026Murlidhar Mohol said I am a volunteer with a Ganeshotsav Mandal As a public representative of this city I participate every year in the commencement of the Visarjan immersion procession a cherished cultural tradition which begins here this morning We all gather here to mark the start of this tradition We have all prayed that Lord Ganesh may remove the crisis and the obstacles facing our farmer brothers and sisters amidst the drought conditions in the stateChandrakant Patil urges peaceful celebrationsMaharashtra Minister Chandrakant Patil called Ganesh Visarjan a source of great joy for devotees He also urged people to ensure a peaceful immersion procession with minimal use of highdecibel sound systemsSpeaking to the media Chandrakant Patil said I have always attended the start of the Visarjan immersion procession and engaged in various activities until around 100 PM before heading off to other tasks This has been going on for years it is a ritual but more importantly it is a source of great joy It brings immense happiness to meet people and see them so joyful So todays procession promises to be a good oneI believe the influence of highdecibel sound systems Dolby lasers and plasma lights will be minimal on the procession this time After all the 10day Ganpati festival extended to 11 days this year and throughout those 11 days of various programmes the impact of Dolby was absent Lets see about the final day but the High Court has issued strict instructions so everyone should ensure the immersion procession concludes in a peaceful atmosphereMaharashtra The immersion procession of five prominent Ganpati idols began from Mahatma Phule Mandai in Pune At Mandai Chowk Mayor Manjusha Nagpure Minister Chandrakant Patil Minister Madhuri Misal Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol and Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawarhellip pictwittercom4mTChnl8aCmdash IANS ians_india September 25 2026Security arrangements in placeThe immersion processions are being held amid security arrangements by local authorities and police to facilitate the movement of devotees and ensure public safety Leaders and organisers have also appealed to people to follow directions issued by authorities and maintain a peaceful atmosphere during the concluding celebrationsWith the immersion marking the culmination of the festivities devotees across Maharashtra and other parts of the country are participating in processions and offering prayers before bidding farewell to Lord GaneshaWith ANI inputs