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Millions Conclude Ganesh Chaturthi with Idols Immersed Across India
Large-scale Ganesh idol immersions concluded in major Indian cities, including Mumbai and Telangana, with extensive police deployments ensuring public safety.
Tens of thousands of Ganesh idols have been immersed in waterways across India, bringing the annual Ganesh Chaturthi festival to a close. Telangana alone saw the immersion of over 88,000 idols, with authorities in Hyderabad deploying a substantial security force to manage the extensive public gatherings.
In Hyderabad, more than 25,000 police personnel were stationed across the city. This deployment was augmented by additional security forces, comprehensive CCTV surveillance, and readily available emergency services, as immersion activities continued late into Friday night to ensure public order and safety during the large-scale events.
Mumbai, another major centre for the festival, reported the immersion of 5,715 idols by 6 PM on September 25. The figures indicated that household idols constituted the vast majority, with 5,471 immersed. Additionally, 198 community (sarvajanik) idols and 46 Gauri idols were also immersed on Anant Chaturdashi, the final day of the festivities.
One of the most prominent community idols, Lalbaugcha Raja, was anticipated to reach Girgaon Chowpatty, a popular immersion point, between 5 AM and 7 AM on September 26. Its final deep-sea immersion was scheduled for approximately 10 AM on the same day, drawing a conclusion to one of the city's largest and most watched processions.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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