US, Sept. 23 -- The Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations conclude with Visarjan (immersion), when devotees ceremonially immerse the Lord's idol in water. The ritual symbolizes bidding farewell to Lord Ganesha and seeking his blessings before his return next year. While Anant Chaturdashi, which falls on September 25, is considered the most significant day for Visarjan, many families immerse the idol earlier, depending on their traditions and how many days they observe the festival. GLIMPSES

The week-long Ganesh festival drew to a close this week at the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi, with a grand procession and immersion of Lord Ganesha's idol.

Soldiers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Chhattisgarh bid adieu to Lord Ganesha.

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