Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Ganesh Idol Crosses Atal Setu During Navi Mumbai Aagman
A very large Ganesh idol travelled across Atal Setu in a special procession.
The idol came from Mumbai’s Parel-Lalbaug area and was headed to Kamothe.
It is 22 feet tall and is called ‘Kamothyacha Vighnaharta.’
People carefully moved it across the bridge on September 6.
Cars continued travelling nearby while the procession crossed.
A sunset made the scene especially striking.
Someone recorded the journey and the video became popular online.
The idol will be placed at a festival pandal for Ganeshotsav celebrations.
A 22-foot Ganesh idol from Mumbai’s Parel-Lalbaug area crossed Atal Setu during a September 6 aagman procession.
The idol, named ‘Kamothyacha Vighnaharta,’ was being transported to Kamothe in Panvel, Navi Mumbai.
Video of the idol moving across the sea bridge at sunset went viral on social media.
The procession included special lighting, sound arrangements and a salute by a Govinda group.
The idol will be installed at the Kamothyacha Vighnaharta Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal’s pandal for Ganeshotsav.
- Who
- The Kamothyacha Vighnaharta Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal transported a 22-foot Ganesh idol.
- What
- The idol crossed the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, known as Atal Setu, during an aagman procession.
- When
- Sunday, September 6, during the 2026 aagman procession.
- Where
- From Mumbai’s Parel-Lalbaug area across Atal Setu to Kamothe in Panvel, Navi Mumbai.
- Why
- It was being brought to the mandal’s pandal for the upcoming Ganeshotsav celebrations.
- Idol name
- Kamothyacha Vighnaharta
- Idol height
- 22 feet
- Origin
- Parel-Lalbaug area, Mumbai
- Destination
- Kamothe in Panvel, Navi Mumbai
- Bridge
- Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, popularly known as Atal Setu
- Procession date
- September 6, 2026
- Organiser
- Kamothyacha Vighnaharta Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal