Ganesh Visarjan preparations complete, unique forms of Bappa seen across pandals

Preparations for Ganpati immersion are complete across the country as Ganesh Utsav comes to an end. Heavy security is deployed at Mumbai's Girgaon Chowpatty, while unique forms of Bappa are drawing crowds in various states.

With the conclusion of Ganesh Utsav, all administrative and security arrangements for the immersion of Lord Ganesha idols have been completed across the country.

Extensive arrangements have been made keeping in mind the massive crowds and safety of devotees at Mumbai's prominent Girgaon Chowpatty. The administration and local bodies have deployed a large police force to ensure foolproof security so that the festival ends peacefully.

According to officials, over 21,000 police personnel have been deployed at Girgaon Chowpatty to ensure safety and smooth management. Drone cameras are being used for surveillance, and 25,000 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation employees are also on high alert to manage the arrangements.

Meanwhile, unique forms of Ganpati Bappa installed in various pandals across Maharashtra and Rajasthan have become a special center of attraction for devotees nationwide. In Akola, an eco-friendly Ganpati idol made from 35,000 pearls has been installed, which is drawing huge praise for being environment-friendly. In Kota, Rajasthan, an idol of Bappa made from 21 kg of whole coriander has also caught people's attention. Additionally, a large number of devotees are visiting Ballarpur to catch a glimpse of Bappa adorned in the form of Lord Ranganatha Swamy.

Under cultural and social activities, Andheri's Swapna Parshwa Mitra Mandal has been awarded the best mandal prize for an event based on the theme of environmental conservation.

Along with traditional events, special emphasis has been laid by various mandals on the installation and worship of eco-friendly idols, spreading the message of environmental protection and raising awareness for the coming days.