IN PHOTOS: Dadar beach witnesses grand Ganpati idol immersion in Mumbai

Updated On: 07 September, 2025 12:23 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

On Saturday, Dadar’s iconic beach became the centre of attention as devotees gathered to witness the grand Ganpati Visarjan on the final day (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)

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On Saturday, Dadar’s iconic beach became the centre of attention as devotees gathered to witness the grand Ganpati Visarjan on the final day (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)

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Large, beautifully crafted idols were carefully carried in processions through the streets, accompanied by chants, drums, and music

<p>Devotees thronged the area, capturing the vibrant sights and sounds on their cameras and smartphones, eager to be part of this time-honoured ritual</p>

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Devotees thronged the area, capturing the vibrant sights and sounds on their cameras and smartphones, eager to be part of this time-honoured ritual

<p>The larger idols, symbolic of the grandeur of the festival, were taken to the sea for immersion. Special arrangements were made to ensure a smooth and safe journey for the idols, with volunteers and authorities coordinating the process</p>

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The larger idols, symbolic of the grandeur of the festival, were taken to the sea for immersion. Special arrangements were made to ensure a smooth and safe journey for the idols, with volunteers and authorities coordinating the process

<p>Boats and barges were used to transport the heavy idols to the sea, making the spectacle not just a religious event but also a visual delight for the onlookers</p>

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Boats and barges were used to transport the heavy idols to the sea, making the spectacle not just a religious event but also a visual delight for the onlookers

<p>Meanwhile, the smaller idols, often brought home by families or made by local artisans, were immersed in an artificial pond constructed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) within the park</p>

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Meanwhile, the smaller idols, often brought home by families or made by local artisans, were immersed in an artificial pond constructed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) within the park

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On Sunday, the 11th day of Ganesh idol immersion, a total of 36,632 idols were immersed across Mumbai till 6 am

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Bliss by the beach

A photographer holds up the lights during a photo session by the Madh Island seashore. PIC/NIMESH DAVE

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