Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Ganpati Immersion Processions Reach Juhu Amid Heavy Security
Many people in Mumbai are taking Ganpati idols to Juhu Chowpatty for immersion.
This happens on Anant Chaturdashi, when devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha.
The processions include music, dancing and large crowds.
Police officers are helping keep people safe and manage traffic.
Some roads near the beach have restrictions and diversions.
Drivers are being asked to avoid these roads when possible.
Mumbai has also prepared many natural sites and artificial ponds for immersion.
Police and civic workers are asking everyone to follow their instructions.
Large Ganpati idols are being brought to Mumbai’s Juhu Chowpatty for immersion on Anant Chaturdashi.
Dhol-tasha performances and large crowds are accompanying the processions.
More than 24,000 police personnel have been deployed for security and traffic management across Mumbai.
Traffic restrictions, diversions and no-parking rules affect several roads leading to Juhu Chowpatty.
The BMC has prepared 67 natural immersion sites and 383 artificial ponds, with over 25,000 civic personnel deployed.
- Who
- Ganpati devotees, Mumbai Police personnel and civic workers are involved.
- What
- Ganpati idols are being carried in immersion processions, with security and traffic arrangements in place.
- When
- Friday, during Anant Chaturdashi.
- Where
- Juhu Chowpatty and other immersion sites across Mumbai.
- Why
- Devotees are immersing Ganpati idols after bidding farewell to Lord Ganesha, while authorities manage crowds, traffic and security.
- Police deployment
- More than 24,000 personnel across Mumbai
- Civic deployment
- More than 25,000 civic personnel
- Natural immersion sites
- 67
- Artificial immersion ponds
- 383
- Affected area
- Juhu Chowpatty and surrounding roads
- Traffic measures
- Restrictions, diversions and no-parking rules
- Specialized security units
- Rapid Action Force, State Reserve Police Force, Quick Response Teams, Riot Control Squads and Anti-Drone squads