On the day of Anant Chaturdashi, Ganeshotsav, the biggest festival of Maharashtra, concluded with the immersion of Ganesh idols. Before the immersion of Ganesh idols in Mumbai city, many grand processions were taken out in which a large amount of devotees were seen.

At the same time, millions of people participated in the procession of Raja of Lalbagh, the most famous Ganapati pandal of the country. The crowd gathered to see Bappa fulfilled their wishes, but many devotees were defrauded by the thieves.

Many devotees’ mobiles, purses disappeared

Millions of devotees thronged during a long journey of about 33 to 35 hours from Lalbagh to Girgaon Chowpatty. In this crowd, thieves became silver. Hundreds of devotees were stolen mobiles, purses, cash and jewelery.

According to Mumbai police sources, more than 100 cases of mobile theft were reported during the immersion procession of Lalbagcha Raja. So far, the police have officially registered 10 cases, out of which 4 have been revealed and 4 accused have been arrested.

Ban on drone without permission in Mumbai

7 cases of gold chain snatching were registered, out of which 6 have been revealed. Two chains have been recovered and 12 accused have been detained. Police is searching for other accused with the help of CCTV footage. At the same time, Bhoiwara police of Mumbai have also registered cases related to the use of drones. Significantly, there is a ban on blowing drones without permission in Mumbai.

Despite tight security and police deployment, technical use during Ganeshotsav, these incidents have created serious concerns. The police have appealed to the citizens to be cautious and keep their mobile phones, jewelery and precious items safe while attending such crowded religious events.

On Saturday (September 06) on the day of Anant Chaturdashi, Ganpati Bappa is being given farewell with pomp. The grand immersion ceremony of Lalbagcha Raja 2025 is being organized. There is a huge crowd of devotees to bid farewell to Bappa during the immersion ceremony. There is a different beauty from the streets of Mumbai to temples and ghats.

Tight security arrangements have also been made at the grand immersion ceremony of Lalbagcha Raja 2025. Thousands of devotees are standing on the streets for immersion amid heavy security arrangements on Girgaon Chowpatty.

Mumbai, Maharashtra: The Grand Visarjan Ceremony of Lalbaugcha Raja 2025 is being help. Thousands of devotees line the streets for the immersion at girgaon chowpatty under Heavy Security Arrangements pic.twitter.com/kttmp6l9uz

– IANS (@ians_india) September 6, 2025

Lalbagcha king is a symbol of faith and faith

From Ganesh Chaturthi to Anant Chaturdashi, Ganesh festival is a tradition of celebrating with great pomp across the country. This festival has been celebrated even more in Maharashtra including Mumbai. Lalbagcha Raja Temple is named on everyone’s tongue. The most popular public Ganesh Mandal of Mumbai Lalbagcha Raja has always a symbol of people’s faith and faith.

Bappa devotees come to fulfill the wishes of the mind

This pandal located in Lalbagh Parel region, every year during Ganesh Chaturthi, attracts the attention of devotees from all over the world. Here the devotees of Bappa come here from far and wide with an expectation to fulfill the wishes of the mind, but to fulfill the wishes of the mind. Lalbagcha Raja Mandal was established in the year 1934.

A large crowd of devotees in Ganesh immersion

A large crowd of devotees gathered on the streets for the immersion of the idols. Thousands of people are seen dancing with full devotion on the beat of drums. Some parts of the city have been receiving light to moderate rains since morning, meanwhile, people came out of their homes and pandals with idols of Lord Ganesha and the roads were packed. Gorgeous idols are being taken from the pandals with the shouts of ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has visited Mumbai. He participated in Ganeshotsav at different places with the family. He went to the house of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, where he visited Shri Ganesh ji. After this, Amit Shah visited the famous Lalbagcha king with the family.

Worshiped at Devendra Fadnavis’s residence

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis welcomed the arrival of Home Minister Amit Shah on the government residence ‘Varsha’. He was accompanied by other family members. After this, Amit Shah worshiped Ganpati Bappa established at the residence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Chief Minister Fadnavis wrote on the social media platform X, “Our leaders Union Home and Cooperative Minister Amit Shah and his families gave a gift on my government residence rain in Mumbai on the occasion of Ganeshotsav, during which he was warmly welcomed.”

Visited Lalbagcha king with family

After this, Home Minister Amit Shah went to Lalbagcha Raja Ganeshotsav Mandal, where he saw Shri Ganesh. He was welcomed by the Mandal by offering shawls and souvenirs. Amit Shah along with his son Jai Shah and the rest of the family members worshiped Lord Ganesha in Lalbagcha Raja Mandal. On this occasion, CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and other ministers of Maharashtra government were present.

Ganeshotsavat Mumbaichaya Lalbagchaya Raja Darshan Darshan Darshan Aani Pujnachi Waiting All year Majhyashakhya each Bhavikachaya Manat Aste. Tyachanya Darshanach Chitravriti Ulhasit Hoon Jatat.

Lalbagchaya Raja Darshan -Pujan Banana. Ganpati Bappa Sarvamar Apli Kripadrishthi Perso. pic.twitter.com/twxllkym21

– Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 30, 2025

Union Home Minister posted on X and wrote, “Ganeshotsav During Mumbai Lalbagcha The eagerness of the king’s philosophy and worship remains in the mind of every devotee like me throughout the year. With his philosophy, the circles of the mind become cheerful. I Lalbagcha Visited and worshiped the king. Ganapati Bappa Maintain your grace on everyone. “

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde wrote, “Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who came to Mumbai for Ganesh Utsav on Saturday, had a soulful view of Shri Ganesh of Lalbagcha Raja Ganeshotsav Mandal. He was welcomed by the Mandal by offering shawls and souvenirs.”

Meeting party leaders

Later he Bandra Western public Ganeshotsav Mandal and Andheri East Sri Mogareshwar Public Ganeshotsav Visited Mandal pandals. After Home Minister Amit Shah reached Mumbai, BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde met him and discussed the upcoming Vice Presidential elections, Bihar assembly elections and party’s organizational matters. He also met Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) joint general secretary Atul Limaye, Maharashtra BJP President Ravindra Chavan.

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Preparations for Ganpati festival are going on loudly in Maharashtra. On Wednesday (August 27), Ganpati Bappa will sit everywhere. The court of the king of Lalbagh in Mumbai is also decorated. A large crowd of devotees throngs to see the Lalbagcha king. Devotees from all over the world come to visit this court.

More than 3,00,000 devotees visit the king of Lal Bagh daily. Millions of devotees from all over Maharashtra and across the country, including Mumbai, arrive here to see Ganpati Bappa and take prayers and take their blessings.

Tremendous security arrangements for the king of Lalbagh

There is a tremendous security arrangements for the king of Lalbagh. The entire area is no filing zone. The Mumbai Police has made unprecedented security arrangements for this festival lasting till 6 September. According to police sources, the security of the king of Lal Bagh this year has been entrusted with the officials of 10 DCP rank officials. Along with 10 DCP, 4 ACPs, 22 inspectors, 50 assistant inspectors, more than 500 soldiers will also be on 24 -hour settlement.

Safety monitoring through CCTV and Combat van

There will be a contingent of SRPF and riot control squad here for a full 11 days. Not only this, the police will also monitor the safety of the king of Lal Bagh through 2 CCTV vans and 4 combat vans. A large number of people reach the court of the king of Lalbagh, in such a situation, every person who comes will be closely monitored.

Ganpati festival starts from 27 August to 6 September

The Ganpati festival begins on Bhado Shukla Chaturthi and it ends with the immersion of Bappa on Chaturdashi date. This festival is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is believed that the worship and philosophy of Ganpati Bappa fulfills the wishes of the devotees. This year, this festival will start from August 27 and will run till 6 September.