IN PHOTOS: Devotees across India bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa

Updated On: 06 September, 2025 09:35 PM IST | Raaina Jain

Beats of `dhol-tasha` and chants of ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ echoed in the air as devotees across India bade an emotional farewell to Lord Ganesh on Saturday on the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi. Here are some glimpses of the emotions and enthusiasm that remained central to the visarjan festivities (Pics/PTI)

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<p>In Mumbai, roads were packed with people participating in the visarjan processions as beautifully decked idols of Lord Ganesh began their final journey <em><strong>(Pic/Shadab Khan)</strong></em></p>

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In Mumbai, roads were packed with people participating in the visarjan processions as beautifully decked idols of Lord Ganesh began their final journey (Pic/Shadab Khan)

<p>Thousands gathered along the streets of Lalbaug and other major procession routes to witness the vibrant spectacle filled with music, dance, and clouds of celebratory `gulal` (vermillion powder)</p>

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Thousands gathered along the streets of Lalbaug and other major procession routes to witness the vibrant spectacle filled with music, dance, and clouds of celebratory `gulal` (vermillion powder)

<p>The procession of the famous Lalbaugcha Raja, which attracts huge crowds during the festival is likely to reach the Chowpatty shore on Sunday morning <em><strong>(Pic/Satej Shinde)</strong></em></p>

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The procession of the famous Lalbaugcha Raja, which attracts huge crowds during the festival is likely to reach the Chowpatty shore on Sunday morning (Pic/Satej Shinde)

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In Solapur, people immersed idols of Lord Ganesh in an artificial tank as the festival drew to a close

<p>Besides Maharashtra, the cultural fervour of Ganesh Visrajan was also visible in other regions of the country, including Hyderabad where devotees gathered for the immersion procession of a 69-feet tall eco-friendly Ganpati idol</p>

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Besides Maharashtra, the cultural fervour of Ganesh Visrajan was also visible in other regions of the country, including Hyderabad where devotees gathered for the immersion procession of a 69-feet tall eco-friendly Ganpati idol

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In Telangana`s capital city, horse-mounted police personnel kept watch during the procession

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Ajmer

Devotees performed the final rituals of the festival before taking the idol for immersion with a renewed sense of hope and purpose to welcome the deity again next year

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Shimla

The Ganesh Visarjan processions created a cultural spectacle that not only reflected devotion but also community spirit

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