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IN PHOTOS: Immersion of Mumbai`s Lalbaugcha Raja crosses 24 hours amid high tide

Updated On: 07 September, 2025 02:06 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

The immersion of Lalbaugcha Raja faced an unexpected halt due to high tides, leaving the idol unimmersed even after 24 hours. The murti, which left the pandal on Saturday afternoon, reached the immersion site at Chowpatty around 8 a.m. on Sunday. (PICS/SHADAB KHAN)

The immersion of Lalbaugcha Raja faced an unexpected halt due to high tides, leaving the idol unimmersed even after 24 hours. The murti, which left the pandal on Saturday afternoon, reached the immersion site at Chowpatty around 8 a.m. on Sunday. (PICS/SHADAB KHAN)

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The immersion of Lalbaugcha Raja faced an unexpected halt due to high tides, leaving the idol unimmersed even after 24 hours. The murti, which left the pandal on Saturday afternoon, reached the immersion site at Chowpatty around 8 a.m. on Sunday. (PICS/SHADAB KHAN)
<p>Lalbaugcha Raja mandal and authorities to resume immersion at low tide</p>

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Lalbaugcha Raja mandal and authorities to resume immersion at low tide

<p>For more than five hours, authorities, volunteers, and devotees worked tirelessly to manage the situation and carefully position the idol</p>

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For more than five hours, authorities, volunteers, and devotees worked tirelessly to manage the situation and carefully position the idol

<p>Despite their efforts, Lalbaugcha Raja remained partially submerged, creating tense moments for the thousands of devotees gathered to bid an emotional farewell</p>

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Despite their efforts, Lalbaugcha Raja remained partially submerged, creating tense moments for the thousands of devotees gathered to bid an emotional farewell

<p>Officials reassured the crowd that the visarjan would resume once the tides receded, stressing that the safety of both the idol and the devotees remained the top priority</p>

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Officials reassured the crowd that the visarjan would resume once the tides receded, stressing that the safety of both the idol and the devotees remained the top priority

<p>The immersion of several prominent Ganpatis in Mumbai took place yesterday. The immersion of Lalbaugcha Raja is still pending. Soon, the idol will be placed on a barge and taken into the sea</p>

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The immersion of several prominent Ganpatis in Mumbai took place yesterday. The immersion of Lalbaugcha Raja is still pending. Soon, the idol will be placed on a barge and taken into the sea

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