Mumbai comes alive as the city celebrates Anant Chaturdashi 2025, marking the grand finale of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival. From Lalbaug to Girgaon, devotees thronged the streets, chanting “Ganpati Bappa Morya”, waving flowers, and dancing to the beats of dhol-tasha. After the final aarti in the pandals, idols were taken for immersion, blending devotion with eco-friendly practices. Millions joined the festivities, making the Ganpati Visarjan procession one of the most vibrant and emotional events of the year.
06 September, 2025 07:24 PM IST |

Step into the heart of Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav with Mid-Day. In this special video, we take you on a tour of Girgaon’s oldest Ganpati pandals, each with a history of over 100 years. From Keshavji Naik Chawl—the birthplace of Mumbai’s first public Ganeshotsav in 1893—to other iconic mandals of Girgaon, witness the traditions, the idols, and the stories that have kept this festival alive for generations.
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