On Friday, Mumbai’s streets were filled with devotees as the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja idol was taken for immersion. This event signifies the conclusion of the 2026 Ganeshotsav, celebrated on Anant Chaturdashi. The immersion is a key highlight of the festival, drawing large crowds each year.
The immersion of Lalbaugcha Raja marked the end of the celebrations for city folks, who had spent days visiting the idol at the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal to seek his blessings. the one from Lalbaug had drawn in thousands of people While idols from private and public mandals were taken out for immersion across Mumbai. As the procession with the idol of Lalbaugcha Raja began, crowds gathered at various points, including women and children who turned up to seek the last glimpse of the deity. The streets resonated with music, flowers, and colors as people came together to witness the event. The city hosted the procession of the famed deity, with elaborate security and traffic arrangements by the Mumbai Police and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to manage crowds on Anant Chaturdashi. In addition, authorities have made arrangements, including artificial ponds, ambulances, medical assistance, lifeguards, and cranes, at various locations to handle emergencies.
On September 25, Anant Chaturdashi, the 10-day-long Ganeshotsav, came to an end. Over 24,000 police personnel have been deployed to maintain security and control traffic during the procession with the idol of Lalbaugcha Raja. Meanwhile, over 25,000 staff members have been deployed by the BMC.
The procession that took the deity out for his final voyage was one of the most awaited events for Mumbai’s residents, with people flocking to the roads even hours before the procession began.
