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Raju Vernekar
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“Thousands of Ganesh idols were immersed after offering prayers to the elephant headed god for one and half days, at number of immersion sites, including natural immersion sites, artificial tanks set up by the BMC in Mumbai on Sunday.”
“The BMC has identified nearly 300 immersion locations where Mumbai residents can go for Ganesh idol immersion. As per the corona virus protocols, to ensure physical distancing, safety and convenience, not more than five persons are allowed with the idol and the processions are banned. These guidelines are expected to continue till Anant Chaturdashi.”
“Every year, the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi witnesses lakhs of devotees gathering at coastal areas of Mumbai for Ganesh idol immersion. However the festival is being celebrated in subdued atmosphere.”
“Some of the immersion locations includ: Natural immersion locations- Gate way of India, Apollo Bunder, Colaba, Badhwar Park Chowpatty, Bhai Bundarkar Chowk, Cuffe parade, Jameshedji Bunder, Colaba, Mallet Bunder Jetty, MbPT, near Bhauch Dhakka, Bandstand Promenade, Bandra West, Chimbai Rd, Chimbai Village, Bandra West and Lokmanya Tilak Lake, Shyam nagar, Jogeshwari East.”
“Hand over locations- Dr. Meisheri Road, Near Sandhurst Road Station, Yusuf Meherali Road & Nandlal Jani Marg, Masjid Railway Station (East), Janata Nagar Municipal School, Janata Nagar, Tardeo, Sleater Road, near Grant Road Railway Station (West), S.S Municipal Bengali School, Thakurdwar Road, Charni Road East, Ram Mandir Road, Danda Village, Khar Danda,Khar West.”
“Artificial Ponds-Janabai Rokade Municipal School, Mandvi, Durgadevi Maidan, 3rd Kumbharwada, B. I. T. Chawl, K. K. Road, Mumbai Central, BMC Colony, Gilder Lane, Mumbai Central, Tadwadi Maidan, Saint Merry Road, Mazgaon, Achrekar Udyan, Chinchpokali, Lal Ota Maidan, Nanasaheb Paralkar Marg, Parel Village, Garamkhada Maidan, Dr. B.A. Road, Lalbaug, Swan mill compund, T.J. Road, Sewree, Abhudaya Nagar, Kalachowky, Chaina Mill Compund, opp. Bharat Industrial Estate, T.J. Road, Sewree, Municipal Gymkhana S.V.S. Road Dadar, Dr. Antenio Da silva High School Ranade Road Dadar, Chowdhary Wadi Ground S.K. Bole Marg Dadar, Jakhadevi Ground Gokhale Road Dadar, Near Nirmal Nagar Police Station, Khar (East), Near Colgate Maidan, Kher Nagar, Bandra (East), Sambhaji Udyan, MSBE Colony, Santacruz West, Muktananda Park, Saraswati Rd, Saraswat Colony, Santacruz West, Manekji Gazdar Municipal School, SB Patil Rd, Khar West, Khar Gymkhana Ground, Khar West, Khar Gymkhana Ground, Khar West, Madhu Park, First Road, Khar West, Bagwe Udyan, Railway Colony, Santacruz West, S B Patil Marg, Main Avenue, Santacruz West, Dadabhai Cross Road, Linking Road, Santacruz West, Daulat Nagar, Linking Road, Santacruz West, Tricone Garden, near Vikas Tower, Hindu Friend Society Road, Andheri East, A playground near Asmita School, WEH, Jogeshwari ( East) and Opp hanuman Mandir, below Subhash Nagar flyover, Bandrekar wadi, Jogeshari East and back road and Shri Swami Samarth Nagar, Andheri West.”
“However a majority of the people preferred the artificial tanks to immerse the idols. The BMC and police staff was deployed at immersion locations. A steady stream of devotees was witnessed at the artificial tank located at Shri Swami Samarth Nagar, Andheri West.”
Devotees preparing to offering pooja before the Lord Ganesha idol taken for immersion at Shri Swami Samarth Nagar
Devotees offering an aarti before immersion.
Devotees performing final rituals before immersion.
Devotees seen engaged in finishing rituals.
The Ganesha idol is being immersed in an artificial tank.
Pics: Raju Vernekar
