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Chintamani Ganpati Idol Arrives at Girgaum Chowpatty for Grand Visarjan
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News18•26-09-2026, 10:00
Chintamani Ganpati Idol Arrives at Girgaum Chowpatty for Grand Visarjan
- •The Chintamani Ganpati idol procession reached Girgaum Chowpatty in Mumbai for Ganpati Visarjan, marking the end of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
- •Devotees gathered in large numbers to witness the elaborate, multi-armed idol being carried on a decorated platform towards the immersion point.
- •Streets along the procession route were filled with people waving, filming, and participating in the festivities.
- •Ganpati Visarjan is the concluding day of Ganesh Chaturthi, when devotees immerse idols in water to bid farewell to Lord Ganesha.
- •Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 began on September 14, initiating the 10-day Ganeshotsav, a festival celebrated across India with prayers, offerings, and festive gatherings.
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 officially began on September 14, marking the start of the 10-day Ganeshotsav celebrations across India and Maharashtra.
The Chintamani Ganpati idol procession arrived at Girgaum Chowpatty in Mumbai on Saturday morning as large crowds of devotees gathered for the final immersion rituals.
During the festival, devotees offer prayers, flowers, and sweets to Lord Ganesha, with modaks being among the traditional offerings most closely associated with the deity.
