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IN PHOTOS: Devotees in Mumbai bid emotional farewell to Goddess Durga

Updated On: 12 October, 2024 07:15 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Devotees were on Saturday seen gathering in large numbers at Mumbai beaches to bid farewell to Goddess Durga. Pics/Satej Shinde and Anurag Ahire

Devotees were on Saturday seen gathering in large numbers at Mumbai beaches to bid farewell to Goddess Durga. Pics/Satej Shinde and Anurag Ahire

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Devotees were on Saturday seen gathering in large numbers at Mumbai beaches to bid farewell to Goddess Durga. Pics/Satej Shinde and Anurag Ahire
<p>The vibrant celebrations in city came to a heartfelt conclusion with the immersion of Goddess Durga idols on Saturday</p>

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The vibrant celebrations in city came to a heartfelt conclusion with the immersion of Goddess Durga idols on Saturday

<p>City beaches including Dadar, were filled with colorful processions as devotees carried the beautifully crafted idol of Goddess Durga for immersion</p>

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City beaches including Dadar, were filled with colorful processions as devotees carried the beautifully crafted idol of Goddess Durga for immersion

<p>Families dressed in traditional attire joined hands in prayer, expressing their gratitude for the blessings received during the festival</p>

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Families dressed in traditional attire joined hands in prayer, expressing their gratitude for the blessings received during the festival

<p>Local communities came together, forming vibrant processions that showcased cultural traditions</p>

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Local communities came together, forming vibrant processions that showcased cultural traditions

<p>The idol, adorned with flowers and decorations, was carried for the immersions, with devotees surrounded around the idols</p>

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The idol, adorned with flowers and decorations, was carried for the immersions, with devotees surrounded around the idols

<p>Many people showered flower petals and offered sweets as a final tribute to the Goddess</p>

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Many people showered flower petals and offered sweets as a final tribute to the Goddess

<p>The immersion marks a significant ritual in Durga Puja</p>

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The immersion marks a significant ritual in Durga Puja

<p>As the idols were submerged in water, emotions ran high, with some devotees&nbsp;</p>

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As the idols were submerged in water, emotions ran high, with some devotees 

<p>Local authorities has ensured that the immersion process was smooth and respectful, providing necessary arrangements and safety measures for the crowds</p>

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Local authorities has ensured that the immersion process was smooth and respectful, providing necessary arrangements and safety measures for the crowds

<p>The event brought people together, highlighting the unity and communal spirit that Durga Puja fosters</p>

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The event brought people together, highlighting the unity and communal spirit that Durga Puja fosters

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