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IN PHOTOS: After spreading joy across Mumbai, Bappa bids farewell to devotees at sea

Updated On: 06 September, 2025 10:30 PM IST | Divya Nair

Amid high tide and heavy rains, Juhu Beach came alive with a grand Ganpati visarjan, as thousands of devotees gathered to bid an emotional farewell to Bappa. Chants, music, and clouds of colour filled the air, reflecting both the devotion of the crowd and the city’s commitment to eco-friendly immersions (PICS/ATUL KAMBLE)

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An immersion process underway at Juhu Beach. PIC/ATUL KAMBLE

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An immersion process underway at Juhu Beach. PIC/ATUL KAMBLE
Rain failed to dampen the spirit of devotees of Lord Ganesh in Mumbai as they gathered in large numbers to bid adieu to their beloved deity amid the beating of 'dhol-tasha' and clouds of 'gulal' rising in the air as the 10-day Ganpati festival drew to a close on Saturday

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Rain failed to dampen the spirit of devotees of Lord Ganesh in Mumbai as they gathered in large numbers to bid adieu to their beloved deity amid the beating of 'dhol-tasha' and clouds of 'gulal' rising in the air as the 10-day Ganpati festival drew to a close on Saturday

The immersion process was conducted under heightened security, with devotees kept behind barricades. Civic workers carried out the actual immersion to ensure safety and smooth proceedings

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The immersion process was conducted under heightened security, with devotees kept behind barricades. Civic workers carried out the actual immersion to ensure safety and smooth proceedings

The precautions were taken particularly due to high-tide conditions at the beach, ensuring the safety of devotees and smooth conduct of the immersion

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The precautions were taken particularly due to high-tide conditions at the beach, ensuring the safety of devotees and smooth conduct of the immersion

Thousands of devotees, including members from the major mandals in the suburbs, gathered at Juhu Beach for Ganpati Visarjan

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Thousands of devotees, including members from the major mandals in the suburbs, gathered at Juhu Beach for Ganpati Visarjan

The idols were brought to the beach amid chants of ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’   

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The idols were brought to the beach amid chants of ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’   

Bappa meets the sea as devotees offer heartfelt prayers at Juhu Beach

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Bappa meets the sea as devotees offer heartfelt prayers at Juhu Beach

The high court has granted permission for the immersion of Ganesh idols above six feet in natural water bodies

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The high court has granted permission for the immersion of Ganesh idols above six feet in natural water bodies

Across the city, the immersion process began in the morning, marking the grand finale of the 10-day Ganeshotsav festivities amid the beats of dhol-tasha and clouds of gulal

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Across the city, the immersion process began in the morning, marking the grand finale of the 10-day Ganeshotsav festivities amid the beats of dhol-tasha and clouds of gulal

Devotees carry out Ganpati idol immersions at Versova Jetty  

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Devotees carry out Ganpati idol immersions at Versova Jetty

 

Mumbai witnessed the immersion of 7,400 Ganpati idols till 6 pm on Saturday, civic body data revealed

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Mumbai witnessed the immersion of 7,400 Ganpati idols till 6 pm on Saturday, civic body data revealed

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