Devotees take part in Ganesh visarjan with great fervour and enthusiasm. This is the second year in a row that curbs have been put in place to combat Covid-19. Pic/PTI

The BMC has made 73 natural and 173 artificial immersion sites. Around 25,000 concerned staff-employees would be present at various places to serve the people of Mumbai in 24 various departments. Pic/Pallav Paliwal

The BMC had issued guidelines for public mandals to minimise donation of garlands for idols installed at their pandals. Pic/Shadab Khan

For the smooth functioning of the procession, more than 55 roads across Mumbai including Lalbagh, Parel, Girgaum, Juhu, Versova, Powai, Madh, Marve, Aksa Beach, Dadar Chowpatty were converted into one-way roads by the city's traffic police. Pic/PTI

Police personnel inspecting the Juhu beach ahead of immersion of Lord Ganesha. Pic/Satej Shinde

21 roads have been closed under the South Mumbai traffic department for the immersion ceremony. Pic/Bipin Kokate

There was a heavy presence of police across the city for Ganesh visarjan festivities as govt has still kept Covid-19 restrictions in place. Pic/Bipin Kokate

A devotee carrying the idol of Ganpati for immersion at Juhu beach. Pic/Satej Shinde

As per the BMC, as many as 715 lifeguards were stationed at immersion sites with 39 ambulances placed at the site and 36 motorboats kept on sea level for essential services. Pic/PTI

On the commencement of the festival on September 10, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had urged citizens to launch a strong movement against the coronavirus. Pic/AFP

Thackeray had also that said he prayed to Lord Ganesh to destroy all evil and negativity'. Pic/Ashish Raje

Mumbai police has also beefed up security across the city due to recent arrests of terror aspects. Pic/AFP

Ganesh idol of Mumbaicha Raja Mandal in Ganesh Galli being taken for immersion. Pic/Shadab Khan

Lalbauugcha Raja's immersion taking place at Girgaum Chowpatty. Pic/Bipin Kokate

The 10-day festival might have happened on a small scale compared to previous years but it has not dampened the spirit of people as they have still celebrated the festival with the same passion and exuberance. Pic/Sameer Markande

A female police officer holding Ganesh idol as her fellow officer takes a picture. Pic/Sameer Markande

Volunteers getting ready for immersion of Lord Ganesha at Girgaum Chowpatty. The civic body has made a concentrated effort to contain the crowds at beaches and immersion sites. Pic/PTI

There were 73 locations of immersion at natural water bodies in the city civic limits and at all these places necessary arrangements were made by the BMC. Pic/PTI

As we bid farewell to Bappa for this year, hopefully we can all celebrate the next Ganesh Utsav without Covid-19 and go back to normal proceedings. Pic/PTI