The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has stepped up preparations at Girgaum Chowpatty ahead of Anant Chaturdashi, with a dedicated Emergency Management Control Room being operationalised at Swarajyabhoomi for the first time this year. (Pics/by special arrangement, Ashish Raje and Shadab Khan)

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