India,
The Ganesh Visarjan celebrations of 2024 witnessed vibrant processions and devotion as millions across India bid an emotional farewell to Lord Ganesha. Marking the culmination of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival, people across cities immersed Ganesha idols in water bodies with immense devotion, seeking his blessings for prosperity and removal of obstacles.
In Mumbai, the heart of the celebration, huge processions marched through the streets, accompanied by traditional music and chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya!” Security and traffic arrangements were strengthened by the police to ensure smooth immersion proceedings, and thousands thronged Girgaum Chowpatty for the final visarjan.
Ganesh Visarjan marks the conclusion of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival, where devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and prosperity. The festival signifies the cycle of creation and dissolution, reminding devotees of the transient nature of life. By immersing the idols in water, worshippers symbolically return Lord Ganesha to his celestial abode, seeking his blessings for success, wisdom, and the removal of difficulties in their lives.
Despite the crowds, the festival proceeded smoothly, with authorities emphasizing the importance of minimizing environmental impact.
By Priyadharshini
