Mumbai Immerses Over 66,000 Idols on Second Day of Ganesh Festival

More than 66,000 idols were immersed in various water bodies in Mumbai during the second day of the Ganesh festival. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) confirmed no untoward incidents during the immersion. This annual event sees devotees bid farewell to the deity after one-and-a-half days, five days, seven days, or on Anant Chaturdashi.

More than 66,000 idols were immersed in various water bodies in Mumbai on the second day of the Ganesh festival, civic officials reported.

The festival commenced on Saturday with families and 'savajanik mandals' (public groups) installing idols of their beloved god at homes and community pandals across the city.

Officials stated that idol immersions began Sunday afternoon, and by 3am Monday, a staggering 66,339 idols were immersed in the sea, other water bodies, and artificial ponds. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) confirmed that no untoward incidents were reported during the immersions.

The breakdown of the records shows 65,894 household idols, 420 public group idols, and 25 'hartalika' idols. To mitigate pollution, approximately 30,241 household idols and 251 public mandal idols were immersed in artificial ponds.

Devotees traditionally bid farewell to the deity after one-and-a-half days, five days, seven days, and on the final day known as Anant Chaturdashi.

(With inputs from agencies.)