MUMBAI, INDIA, September 28, 2015 (Indian Express): A peaceful visarjan of Lord Ganesha statues marked the end to the ten-day long festival Monday as hundreds of thousands of devotees bid adieu to the elephant-headed Deity, including the famous Lalbaugcha Raja statue.The immersion process which started since early hours Sunday culminated this morning with over 50,000 statues being immersed amidst fanfare and tight security.
According to Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) statement, till 7 AM Monday, a total 50,250 statues were immersed at the designated natural and artificial spots, including at major sites Girgaon Chowpatty, Juhu beach, Powai lake, Dadar, Madh jetty, Marve.
An elaborate security arrangement was put in place for the large-scaled immersion by Civic administration, Mumbai Police, fire brigade, SRPF (State Reserve Police Force) and ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police). A senior police officer told PTI cranes, watchtowers, drones, coast guard’s helicopters and floodlights were installed at most of the major immersion spots.