Rains and a hoax bomb threat failed to dampen the spirits of Lord Ganesha’s devotees in Mumbai as they thronged the streets to bid adieu to their beloved deity on Saturday to mark the final day of the 10-day Ganpati festival, also called the Anant Chaturthi. The air reverberated with the beats of dhol-tasha and clouds of gulal, creating a vibrant farewell.

By 3 pm, more than 2,100 Ganpati idols had been immersed in various water bodies across the city, news agency PTI reported, citing Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data. These included 59 idols from Sarvajanik mandals (local community groups) and 87 idols of Goddess Gauri immersed in natural water bodies and artificial ponds created by the civic body.

Devotees were seen perched on road dividers, terraces, balconies, trees, and poles to catch a glimpse of the grand finale, as chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya, pudhachya varshi lavkar ya” echoed—a fervent wish for the god’s early return next year. Earlier in the day, vibrant rangolis decorated roads, even as parts of the city witnessed light to moderate showers.