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Lalbaugcha Raja Immersion: Tears, Gulal, and Unprecedented Security at Girgaon Chowpatty!
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News18•25-09-2026, 14:04
Lalbaugcha Raja Immersion: Tears, Gulal, and Unprecedented Security at Girgaon Chowpatty!
- •Lalbaugcha Raja's farewell procession began with chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya!'
- •Lakhs of devotees gathered on main roads of Lalbaug, Parel, and Bharat Mata for a final glimpse.
- •Unprecedented security and arrangements by BMC and Mumbai Police at Girgaon Chowpatty.
- •Special precautions taken for smooth immersion of public and household Bappas after 12-day festival.
- •Temporary watchtowers, control rooms, lifeguards, and first-aid centers set up at Chowpatty.
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At Girgaon Chowpatty, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Mumbai Police set up unprecedented security, including temporary watchtowers, control rooms, lifeguard teams, high-mast lights, and first-aid centers.
The immersion procession of Lalbaugcha Raja took place after a 12-day festival, marking the emotional farewell of the beloved Bappa.
Lakhs of devotees gathered on the main roads of Lalbaug, Parel, and Bharat Mata to witness the historic immersion procession and catch a final glimpse of Bappa.
