Archive · 12 Sep 2026
KDMC Puts Ganesh Visarjan Sites Online, CCTV Required
The Kalyan-Dombivli civic body has put Ganesh idol immersion places online.
People can use Google Maps to find a nearby place for visarjan.
They can also check routes and traffic before leaving home.
The festival will take place from September 14 to 25.
In Kolsewadi, police met organisers from 40 public Ganesh mandals.
Police said each mandal must install at least two CCTV cameras.
Organisers were also told to make stages strong and spacious.
Police asked everyone to avoid messages or programmes that could cause disagreements and to watch out for possible thefts.
KDMC has published ward-wise natural and artificial visarjan sites with Google Maps locations.
Ganeshotsav will be celebrated in Kalyan-Dombivli from September 14 to 25, 2026.
Devotees and public mandals can use the online list to plan routes and check nearby traffic conditions.
Kolsewadi Police directed all public Ganesh mandals to install at least two CCTV cameras at each pandal.
Police also issued guidance on stage safety, provocative content, peaceful celebrations and neighbourhood vigilance.
- Who
- The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation, Kolsewadi Police, devotees and public Ganesh mandals.
- What
- KDMC published online immersion-site details, while police introduced CCTV and other safety guidelines for mandals.
- When
- Ganeshotsav will be held from September 14 to 25, 2026; the police meeting was held on Saturday before the festival.
- Where
- Kalyan-Dombivli, including immersion sites across its wards and public mandals within Kolsewadi police station limits.
- Why
- To help people plan idol immersion and to improve security, safety and peaceful conduct during the festival.
- Festival dates
- September 14–25, 2026
- Civic authority
- Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation
- Online facility
- Ward-wise natural and artificial visarjan sites with addresses and Google Maps locations
- Website
- mandap.singlewindowsystemkdmc.in/place/place
- Kolsewadi mandals
- Around 40 public Ganesh mandals
- CCTV requirement
- At least two cameras at every public mandal pandal
- Expected installations
- About 9,500 household Ganpati idols and 470 Gauri-Ganpati installations in the Kolsewadi police station limits