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Lalbaugcha Raja Begins Final Journey: Devotees Climb Poles, Windows for Last Glimpse
- •Lalbaugcha Raja's grand visarjan procession began on Friday, September 25, with thousands of devotees chanting "Ganapati Bappa Morya, pudhchya varshi lavkar ya."
- •The idol's long journey through South Mumbai includes traditional salutes from Mumbai Police and the Fire Brigade, and a floral welcome from the Muslim community at Two Tanks.
- •The procession, accompanied by the Swaranjali Band, draws massive crowds, with people climbing vantage points for a final darshan, highlighting the intense devotion and challenging conditions.
- •The immersion at Girgaon Chowpatty is expected in the early hours of Saturday, September 26, after an overnight journey through various landmarks.
- •Extensive arrangements by BMC and Mumbai Police at Girgaon Chowpatty ensure safety with watchtowers, lifeguards, and first-aid stations for the massive gathering.
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The procession is scheduled to reach the Girgaon Chowpatty area in the early hours of Saturday, September 26, 2026, with the arrival expected between 5 AM and 7 AM and the immersion starting around 8 AM.
The idol travels through Lalbaug Market, Ambedkar Road, Chinchpokli Bridge, Byculla, Two Tanks, and V.P. Road before reaching Girgaon Chowpatty. Notable traditions along the way include a ceremonial police salute, a siren salute from the fire brigade, and a floral welcome from the Muslim community at Two Tanks.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Mumbai Police have deployed temporary watchtowers, control rooms, lifeguard teams, high-mast lights, and first-aid stations at Girgaon Chowpatty, alongside separate paths for large and small idol immersions.
