Mumbai witnessed the immersion of more than 36,000 Ganesh idols on the fifth day of the festival on Sunday, civic officials said. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) confirmed that no untoward incidents were reported during the processions.

According to BMC data released at midnight, a total of 36,083 idols were immersed. These included 35,230 household Ganpati idols, 838 from public pandals, and 15 of goddess Hartalika. 

Immersions typically take place after one-and-a-half days, on the fifth day, and again on the seventh, with the final visarjan scheduled for Anant Chaturdashi on September 6. The festival began on August 27.