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Nagamangala, Sept. 5 (VNS)- The grand procession of Ganesha idols, followed by immersion, organised by the Samuhika Ganapathi Samiti, was held peacefully at Nagamangala yesterday. The event began with special puja rituals at the Ganapathi Temple in T.B. Layout, after which prasadam was distributed to devotees.

Ganesha idols installed by various groups, including Badarikoppal Gajapade Yuvakara Balaga, Ganesh Gooli Boys, Pourakarmikara Colony, Karunada Vinayakara Balaga (K. Mallenahalli), Babruvahana Yuvakara Balaga, Sri Ramasene Yuvakara Balaga, Bheemasene Yuvakara Balaga, A.K. Colony, Team Kempegowda Geleyara Balag...