Mumbai: Lakhs of devotees in the city today
bid adieu to Lord Ganesha by immersing idols at various places
chanting `Ganapati Bappa Moraya`.
Devotees thronged streets and gathered at various points
like Girgaum Chowpatty, Juhu Beach and Shivaji Park to catch a
last glimpse of their deity.
The famous `Lalbaugcha Raja` Ganesh idol, which attracted
lakhs of devotees during the ten-day long festival, would be
immersed at Girgaum Chowpatty in the wee hours tomorrow, while
the procession left from Lalbaug in central Mumbai this
afternoon.
Over 4,000 big and 35,000 small Ganesha idols are
expected to be immersed at 105 points in the city.
Armed security personnel have been deployed at strategic
locations and are keeping vigil to manage the crowd during the
immersion procession.
The Navy and Coast Guard rendered necessary assistance at
the beaches to ensure that the celebrations pass off smoothly.
Bureau Report
