Ganesh Chaturthi 10-day festival kicked-off in Mumbai on 19 in true traditional spirits
Ganesh Chaturthi 10-day festival kicked-off in Mumbai on 19 in true traditional spirits
Ganesh Chaturthi 10-day festival kicked-off in Mumbai on 19 in true traditional spirits
with idols of Lord Ganesh being installed in homes and pandals.
Deepak Lavjibhai Makwan Mumbai based Interior Designer Deepak has decorated Lord Ganesha idol under a ‘pandal on the theme of the latest development in India.
Homes and pandals across the state welcomed idol of Lord Ganesh, the deity of prosperity and wisdom amidst chanting
‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’
Markets were flooded with devotees buying flowers, puja items, sweets, and decorations.
Politicians, Bollywood Celebrities and filmmakers in Mumbai as well as film and television personalities, also extended a warm welcome to Lord Ganesh in their homes.
In Mumbai, Traditional Dhol-Tasha drum troupes accompanied these morning processions.
Mumbai’s GSB Seva Mandal at King’s Circle, renowned for its opulent decorations, is celebrating its 69th year with an idol adorned in 66.5 kilograms of gold ornaments, over 295 kilograms of silver, and other precious items.
As part of security measures, facial recognition cameras have been installed for the first time, according to a Mandal spokesperson.
As security measures, over 13,750 police personnel have been deployed to ensure security during the 10-day Ganeshotsav including 11,726 constables, 2,024 officers ranging from sub-inspector to assistant commissioner, and 15 deputy commissioners.
Taffic police have issued notifications to facilitate smooth vehicle flow in the city, including restrictions on heavy vehicles on specific days.
As per a Mandal spokesperson a large number of people are expected to be on the streets visiting pandals etc. The police is fully geared up to tackle any law and order issue.
There will be a ban on operation of private buses and heavy vehicles in South Mumbai on September 21, 24, 26 and 29. Between September 19 and 29, all types of heavy vehicles are allowed to operate between midnight and 7.00 am, except September 21, 24, 26 and 29 in South Mumbai. Moreover, on September 20, 23 and 25, there will be complete restrictions for private buses and all types of heavy vehicles to enter and ply on roads from 11 am to 1 pm, except South Mumbai.
On immersion day, a higher police presence will be maintained on the ground, with detailed manpower arrangements in progress.
News Edit K.V.Raman
