PRAYAGRAJ, Oct. 22 -- Thousands of devotees gathered at Andawa Pond in Prayagraj on Tuesday and Wednesday to bid an emotional farewell to Goddess Durga. The immersion of the idols was marked by deep devotion as devotees took part in the rituals. The immersion process began at 10 am on Tuesday, with a large number of idols arriving from rural areas. By the end of the day, 202 idols had been immersed. The turnout increased significantly on Wednesday, when processions began arriving as early as 7 am and continued well into the night. In all, more than 500 idols of different sizes were immersed over the two days. Devotees brought idols from several localities, including Piplagaon, Jhalwa, Sohbatiabagh, Alenganj, Bairhana, Daraganj, Katra, Kydganj, Mutthiganj and Allapur. Authorities made strict safety arrangements at the three jetties set up at the site to ensure that the immersion process was carried out smoothly and safely....