Fri, 25 Sept, 2026, 09:21 am
Reported by News18
Maharashtra is witnessing grand Ganpati Visarjan processions on Friday, September 25, as the 10-day Ganeshotsav celebrations conclude on Anant Chaturdashi. In Mumbai, Pune and other parts of the state, thousands of devotees have taken to the streets with Ganesh idols amid drumbeats, devotional chants and traditional processions. Major immersion points have been placed under heightened security, while authorities have introduced extensive traffic and public transport measures to manage the crowds. (PTI)
Mumbai Ganpati Visarjan Under Tight Security: At Girgaon Chowpatty, one of Mumbai’s major immersion points, Mumbai Police and BMC teams have been deployed as devotees arrive with idols for visarjan. Barricades, CCTV cameras, safety boats, tents and a dedicated police facility have been arranged at the beach to manage the expected crowds.
For the first time, the BMC is also operating a dedicated Emergency Management Control Room at Girgaon Chowpatty, coordinating agencies including the police, fire brigade, health services, BEST, NDRF and coastal security teams.