Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Mumbai Pre-Ganeshotsav Processions Bring Crowds, Security, Traffic Diversions
Mumbai will have many Ganesh idol arrival celebrations on Saturday before Ganeshotsav begins.
About 30-40 important idols will be brought through different parts of the city.
One major procession is for Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani.
It will start at noon from the Parel Central Railway Workshop Ground.
Thousands of people may gather to watch the processions.
Police, the Rapid Action Force and the Central Reserve Police Force will help keep people safe.
Some roads will be diverted and parking will not be allowed on the routes.
People should follow police instructions and plan extra time for travel.
Nearly 30-40 prominent Ganesh idols are scheduled to arrive across Mumbai on Saturday.
Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani’s procession will begin at noon from the Parel Central Railway Workshop Ground and pass through Lalbaug-Chinchpokli.
Around 800-1,000 police personnel, supported by RAF and CRPF teams, are expected to manage security and crowds.
Traffic diversions will affect routes around Lalbaug, Parel, Chinchpokli, Byculla, Sewri and adjoining areas.
No parking will be allowed along procession routes, while one lane will remain open for emergency vehicles.
- Who
- Ganesh mandals, thousands of devotees, Mumbai Police, Rapid Action Force and Central Reserve Police Force personnel.
- What
- Mumbai will host around 30-40 Ganesh idol arrival processions, including the Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani procession.
- When
- Saturday, with the Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani procession scheduled to begin at noon.
- Where
- Across Mumbai, particularly around Lalbaug, Parel, Chinchpokli, Byculla and Sewri.
- Why
- To conduct Ganesh idol arrivals safely, manage crowds and prevent traffic congestion and untoward incidents.
- Expected processions
- Nearly 30-40 prominent Ganesh idol arrivals across Mumbai
- Main procession
- Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani
- Starting point
- Parel Central Railway Workshop Ground
- Start time
- Noon on Saturday
- Expected police deployment
- Around 800-1,000 personnel
- Traffic measures
- Diversions, route-side parking restrictions and a clear emergency lane
- Affected areas
- Lalbaug, Parel, Chinchpokli, Byculla, Sewri and adjoining areas
