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Mumbai sees record surge in Ganesh idols immersion after seven-year lull
Updated On: 30 September, 2023 07:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta Kasale
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This year, the number of immersions in artificial lakes exceeded that of last year. File pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi
The number of idols in the Mumbai region has significantly increased this year after nearly seven years. Approximately 2.06 lakh idols were immersed by 12 pm on Friday, a notable rise from last year’s count of around 1.93 lakh idols. Out of the 2.06 lakh idols, only 76,000 found their way into artificial ponds, a slight increase compared to the previous year.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) plays a pivotal role in managing immersion activities across the city. They prepare natural immersion spots at beaches, ponds, and provide artificial ponds. Furthermore, they meticulously count the number of idols being immersed. According to BMC data, this year, a total of 2,05,772 idols, including 10,501 sarvajanik idols, were immersed during the festival, spread across 199 artificial ponds and 72 natural spots. The surge in the number of idols marks a significant departure from the stagnation seen in previous years since 2017, except for the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021.
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