GENERAL16 Sept 2026
Over 61,600 Lord Ganesh idols immersed in Mumbai after one-and-half days
Mumbai's civic body, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), says 61,640 Ganesh idols were immersed across the city by 6 am on Wednesday, after one-and-a-half days of worship. Of these, 61,247 were household idols and 301 came from public mandals. Officials reported no untoward incident. The 12-day festival ends on Anant Chaturdashi, September 25. Plan travel and crowds around that day.
Key Statutory Highlights
- BMC officials said 61,640 Ganesh idols were immersed in Mumbai water bodies till 6 am on Wednesday.
- Of the total, 61,247 idols were household ones and 301 belonged to Sarvajanik Ganapati mandals, along with 92 Hartalika idols.
- The 12-day festival will end on Anant Chaturdashi on September 25, when idols are immersed after colourful processions.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you live in or travel through Mumbai around September 25, it may help to check local traffic and road diversion updates from BMC before you head out, since processions are expected that day.
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