Ganesh visarjan amidst tight security
Culminating the 11-day long celebrations of Ganeshotsav, Mumbai is all set to bid farewell to its favourite god- Lord Ganesha idols on Wednesday. The visarjan will be carried out amidst tight security in Mumbai as the city is on high alert following the attack on tourists at Jama Masjid in New Delhi on Sunday.
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Culminating the 11-day-long celebrations of Ganeshotsav, the nation is all set to bid farewell to its much loved god: Lord Ganesha on Wednesday. The visarjan of Ganesha idols is being carried out amidst tight security in various parts of the country. (NDTV Photo)
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Thousands of people gathered for the Ganesh visarjan ceremonies that got off to a peaceful start in Mumbai. The police, Navy and the Coast Guard provided aerial, sea and land security cover, officials said. (AFP Photo)
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Mumbaikars broke out into a riot of colours and dances with loud music amidst chants of 'Ganapati Bappa Moraya,' renting the air, as lakhs of devotees took to streets to bid adieu to their favourite deity. (AFP Photo)
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One of the largest idols, the Ganesh Gully's Lord Ganesh, began its slow journey to Girgaum Chowpatty for the final immersion, around five kilometres away. (NDTV Photo)
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Police were out in full strength all over the city and suburbs for the immersion ceremonies that kicked off in the morning in most areas with many small family and hand-held idols arriving at various immersion sites.
Metal detectors, closed circuit television cameras, hand-held metal detectors, road blocks, loudspeakers and floodlights had been installed at most of the venues to ensure the immersion ceremonies pass off without any untoward incident. (AFP Photo)
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Last year, around 1.87 lakh idols were immersed and the number is expected to increase this year, attracting over six million people. Security has also been stepped up in wake of the immersion processions. (NDTV Photo)
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In Hyderabad, thousands of idols were taken to the Hussain Sagar Lake.
There was a festive mood in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad with slogan shouting youth, wearing saffron scarves, marching towards the lake with the idols. (AFP Photo)
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From a cycle to a long truck, the devotees used every mode of transport to carry the idols for immersion. (AFP Photo)
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More than 50 cranes were installed at the Hussain Sagar Lake to assist in the immersion of large idols. (AFP Photo)
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Unprecedented security arrangements were made in Hyderabad for the annual ritual, which is attended by over a million people. About 35,000 policemen and personnel of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) were also deployed. (AFP Photo)
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In Amritsar, the festive spirit echoed with the rest of the country. Let's take a look at how some of our viewers celebrated. (AFP Photo)
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