Over 38,000 Ganesh Idols Immersed in Mumbai on Fifth Day of Ganpati Festival

More than 38,000 Ganesh idols were immersed in Mumbai on the fifth day of the Ganpati festival, with no untoward incidents reported. The majority were household idols, and artificial ponds were used to prevent water pollution. The 10-day festival concludes on Anant Chaturdashi.

More than 38,000 Ganesh idols have been immersed in Mumbai on the fifth day of the Ganpati festival, civic officials reported on Thursday.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) confirmed that no untoward incidents occurred during the immersion process.

The 10-day festival commenced with Ganesh Chaturthi on September 7. Of the 38,717 idols immersed, 37,569 were from households and 1,095 belonged to community groups, known as sarvajanik mandals, according to BMC officials.

Traditionally, devotees immerse the idols after one-and-a-half days, five days, and seven days, with the final immersion taking place on Anant Chaturdashi.

Of the idols immersed on the fifth day, 14,880 were placed in artificial ponds to minimize natural water body pollution. Additionally, 53 'Hartalika' idols were also immersed.

Ganeshotsav remains one of the most significant festivals in Mumbai and Maharashtra, concluding this year on September 17 with Anant Chaturdashi.

(With inputs from agencies.)