The immersion processions of Lord Ganesh idols began in Pune on Tuesday morning, with significant police presence, as devotees gathered along the highways to pay a heartfelt farewell to their favourite "Bappas." The 10-day Ganesh festival, which began on September 7, concludes today with Anant Chaturdashi, reportedly PTI. 

Approximately 7,000 police officers have been stationed along the main procession routes to ensure the event's safety and seamless operation. The processions began with the first'manacha' (most venerated) idol from the Kasba Ganesh Mandal. The air was filled with the rhythms of traditional dhol and tasha drums, backed by chanting of "Ganapati Bappa Morya" as the procession marched on, the report added.