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IN PHOTOS | Ganeshotsav 2026: Devotees brave rain for 1.5-day Ganapati Visarjan across Mumbai

Updated On: 15 September, 2026 09:56 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Mumbai witnessed its first major Ganapati Visarjan day on Tuesday, with 2,889 idols immersed by 6 pm amid rain. Devotees faced challenging conditions while heading to BMC artificial ponds and major immersion sites such as Gorgaon, Shivaji Park in Dadar and Teli Gali in Andheri (E) to bid an emotional farewell to Bappa (Pics/Atul Kamble, Ashish Raje and Satej Shinde)

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Mumbai's 1.5-day Ganapati Visarjan is often accompanied by rain, adding to the challenges faced by devotees as they make their way to artificial immersion ponds set up by BMC (Pic/Atul Kamble)
Mumbai's 1.5-day Ganapati Visarjan is often accompanied by rain, adding to the challenges faced by devotees as they make their way to artificial immersion ponds set up by BMC (Pic/Atul Kamble)
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A kid in Girgaon seen offering prayers while bidding adieu to Bappa on Tuesday (Pic/Ashish Raje)
A kid in Girgaon seen offering prayers while bidding adieu to Bappa on Tuesday (Pic/Ashish Raje)
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Despite heavy rains, devotees in Girgaon, came out in large numbers to perform the immersion of their 1.5-day Ganpati idols (Pic/Ashish Raje)
Despite heavy rains, devotees in Girgaon, came out in large numbers to perform the immersion of their 1.5-day Ganpati idols (Pic/Ashish Raje)
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Braving the downpour, devotees carried their Ganesh idols to immersion points and participated in the visarjan rituals with full enthusiasm and devotion (Pic/Ashish Raje)
Braving the downpour, devotees carried their Ganesh idols to immersion points and participated in the visarjan rituals with full enthusiasm and devotion (Pic/Ashish Raje)
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The heavy rain failed to dampen the festive spirit, with devotees continuing the traditional immersion celebrations despite the challenging weather conditions (Pic/Ashish Raje)
The heavy rain failed to dampen the festive spirit, with devotees continuing the traditional immersion celebrations despite the challenging weather conditions (Pic/Ashish Raje)
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Before bidding farewell to Bappa, devotees gathered around their idols and performed their last prayers and traditional rituals in Girgaon (Pic/Ashish Raje)
Before bidding farewell to Bappa, devotees gathered around their idols and performed their last prayers and traditional rituals in Girgaon (Pic/Ashish Raje)
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The artificial pond provided an alternative immersion facility for residents in the area as part of the arrangements for the festival (Pic/Satej Shinde)
The artificial pond provided an alternative immersion facility for residents in the area as part of the arrangements for the festival (Pic/Satej Shinde)
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One of the major immersion locations is Shivaji Park in Dadar, where devotees gather with their Ganapati idols to bid an emotional farewell to Bappa (Pic/Atul Kamble)
One of the major immersion locations is Shivaji Park in Dadar, where devotees gather with their Ganapati idols to bid an emotional farewell to Bappa (Pic/Atul Kamble)
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Before immersing their idols, devotees were seen performing prayers and rituals at the immersion site. Families and groups of devotees carried their Ganpati idols to the artificial pond (Pic/Atul Kamble)
Before immersing their idols, devotees were seen performing prayers and rituals at the immersion site. Families and groups of devotees carried their Ganpati idols to the artificial pond (Pic/Atul Kamble)
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The immersion rituals were carried out amid an atmosphere of devotion, with devotees following traditional customs before proceeding with the visarjan (Pic/Satej Shinde)
The immersion rituals were carried out amid an atmosphere of devotion, with devotees following traditional customs before proceeding with the visarjan (Pic/Satej Shinde)
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According to figures shared by BMC officials, 2,834 household Ganesh idols were immersed till 6 pm on Tuesday (Pic/Atul Kamble)
According to figures shared by BMC officials, 2,834 household Ganesh idols were immersed till 6 pm on Tuesday (Pic/Atul Kamble)
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As many as 2,889 idols were immersed in Mumbai by 6 pm on Tuesday, during the first immersion day of the 12-day Ganeshotsav 2026 celebrations that began a day earlier (Pic/Satej Shinde)
As many as 2,889 idols were immersed in Mumbai by 6 pm on Tuesday, during the first immersion day of the 12-day Ganeshotsav 2026 celebrations that began a day earlier (Pic/Satej Shinde)
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has made arrangements at immersion sites across the city, including artificial ponds and major natural immersion locations, to facilitate devotees and manage the expected crowds during the festival (Pic/Atul Kamble)
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has made arrangements at immersion sites across the city, including artificial ponds and major natural immersion locations, to facilitate devotees and manage the expected crowds during the festival (Pic/Atul Kamble)
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Furthermore, twenty-five idols belonging to public Ganesh mandals were also immersed, while 30 Hartalika idols were included in the total (Pic/Atul Kamble)
Furthermore, twenty-five idols belonging to public Ganesh mandals were also immersed, while 30 Hartalika idols were included in the total (Pic/Atul Kamble)
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Devotees gathered at the artificial immersion pond at Ramesh More Udyan in Teli Gali, Andheri East, Mumbai, to bid farewell to their beloved Lord Ganesha (Pic/Satej Shinde)
Devotees gathered at the artificial immersion pond at Ramesh More Udyan in Teli Gali, Andheri East, Mumbai, to bid farewell to their beloved Lord Ganesha (Pic/Satej Shinde)
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The early immersions took place at designated locations across Mumbai as devotees carried out processions to mark the conclusion of their celebrations (Pic/Atul Kamble)
The early immersions took place at designated locations across Mumbai as devotees carried out processions to mark the conclusion of their celebrations (Pic/Atul Kamble)

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