India, Sept. 26 -- Mumbai's streets turned into a sea of devotees on Friday as the celebrated Lalbaugcha Raja idol was taken out for immersion, marking the end of the 2026 Ganeshotsav on Anant Chaturdashi.

The idol of the famed deity was taken out for the Visarjan from the Lalbaug area, with thousands of people turning up to catch a last glimpse of Bappa before his immersion. The procession witnessed dhol-tasha, devotional songs and the enthusiasm that Mumbai is known for when it comes to bidding adieu to Lord Ganesha.

The immersion of Lalbaugcha Raja marked the end of the celebrations for city folks, who had spent days visiting the idol at the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal to seek his blessings. The procession that took the deity out for his ...