Ganesh Immersion Processions
Devotees Across Major Cities Conclude Ganesh Festival With Massive Immersion Processions
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The BMC said it collected about 200,000 Ganesh idols weighing approximately 2,500 metric tonnes in 2025, along with 300 metric tonnes of Navratri idols; the recovered idols are stored at its Mulund Processing and Reclamation Site.
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The BMC had not authorised or partnered with private companies for bulk processing of the recovered idols in 2025, but is seeking agencies through an Expression of Interest to process and reuse the plaster of Paris.
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Girgaon Chowpatty had a dedicated Emergency Management Control Room for the first time, coordinating the police, fire brigade, health services, BEST, NDRF and coastal security teams.
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Pune’s procession began after its five Manache Ganpati departed from Mandai Chowk, where an aarti was performed before the idols proceeded along the main immersion route.
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In Hyderabad, vehicles other than those carrying Ganesh idols were barred from the main procession route from 6 a.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday; restrictions on several roads could last until Saturday evening, depending on the progress of immersion.
Anant Chaturdashi brought millions of devotees into streets across Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad on Friday as Ganesh idols began their final immersion journeys amid chants, drums, and traditional celebrations Economic Times. Mumbai's iconic Lalbaugcha Raja drew massive crowds for its visarjan procession to Girgaon Chowpatty, while the city deployed 24,000 police officers and established a dedicated Emergency Management Control Room to coordinate services India TV News.
The scale of this year's festival left an enormous footprint. Mumbai's civic body collected roughly 200,000 Ganesh idols weighing 2,500 metric tonnes, plus 300 metric tonnes of Navratri idols Economic Times. A tragedy marred the celebrations when a 68-year-old man collapsed and died near the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal; authorities did not immediately disclose the cause.
Lalbaugcha Raja's Record Crowds and Online Viewing
Lalbaugcha Raja, one of Mumbai's most revered idols, made its final journey to the Arabian Sea as in-person viewing queues swelled beyond capacity India TV News. Organizers shut down physical darshan ahead of immersion but offered online viewing to reach a broader audience of devotees who could not attend in person.
Pune's Five Manache Ganpati Complete Ten-Day Festival
Pune's five revered Manache Ganpati idols departed from Mandai Chowk on Friday evening, concluding the city's ten-day Ganeshotsav celebrations AsiaNet News. An aarti ceremony honored the idols before they proceeded along the main immersion route, marking the traditional end of this major festival.
Hyderabad Restricts Traffic for Record Khairatabad Procession
Hyderabad imposed strict route restrictions to manage its massive Ganesh immersion procession. Vehicles other than those carrying idols were barred from the main route from 6 a.m. Friday through 10 a.m. Saturday Economic Times. Road closures could extend into Saturday evening depending on immersion progress.
Mumbai Plans Idol Recycling and Plaster Reuse
Mumbai's civic body stored 200,000 collected idols at its Mulund Processing and Reclamation Site and now seeks private agencies to recycle and reuse plaster of Paris recovered from them Economic Times. The city had not partnered with private companies for bulk processing in 2025 but issued an Expression of Interest to find qualified recycling vendors.
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