Mumbaikars are turning over a green leaf with one-third of Ganesh idols this year immersed in artificial lakes. Though the number is less than the 50 per cent idols immersed in artificial ponds in 2020 and 2021, this year’s figures still fare much better than the pre-pandemic 15 to 20 per cent.

Apart from the 73 natural immersion spots across the city, including lakes, rivers and seashores, there are 162 artificial immersion points set up this year. This includes artificial lakes provided by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in each ward.