IN PICS: Sea of devotees welcome Lord Ganesh at Chinchpokli Aagman procession

Updated On: 31 August, 2024 05:40 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The central Mumbai on Saturday witnessed a sea of devotees who gathered to welcome Lord Ganesha at the Chinchpokli Aagman procession ahead of the Ganeshotsav 2024. Pics/Atul Kamble

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The central Mumbai on Saturday witnessed a sea of devotees who gathered to welcome Lord Ganesha at the Chinchpokli Aagman procession ahead of the Ganeshotsav 2024. Pics/Atul Kamble

<p>The Mumbai Police had on Friday issued a traffic advisory ahead of the upcoming Ganeshotsav 2024 for the Chintamani Ganpati Aagman on Saturday, August 31</p>

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The Mumbai Police had on Friday issued a traffic advisory ahead of the upcoming Ganeshotsav 2024 for the Chintamani Ganpati Aagman on Saturday, August 31

<p>In a traffic notification, the Mumbai Traffic Police said, on 31st August 2024 a procession of Chitamani Ganpti Aagman is scheduled from 14.00 hrs. onwards on the following route Ganesh Takies ( Parab Chowk) - Sane Guruji Marg- Gas Company Junction- Dr. B.A.Road, South Bound- Sardar Hotel Junction- Dattaram Lad Marg to Chintamani Ganpati Mandal</p>

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In a traffic notification, the Mumbai Traffic Police said, on 31st August 2024 a procession of Chitamani Ganpti Aagman is scheduled from 14.00 hrs. onwards on the following route Ganesh Takies ( Parab Chowk) - Sane Guruji Marg- Gas Company Junction- Dr. B.A.Road, South Bound- Sardar Hotel Junction- Dattaram Lad Marg to Chintamani Ganpati Mandal

<p>A Large crowd is expected to attend the aforesaid procession, which may lead to traffic congestion on the said route, therefore to prevent obstruction and inconvenience to the public a traffic management order was being issued, the traffic advisory stated.</p>

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A Large crowd is expected to attend the aforesaid procession, which may lead to traffic congestion on the said route, therefore to prevent obstruction and inconvenience to the public a traffic management order was being issued, the traffic advisory stated.

<p>Ganeshotsav 2024 which falls on September 7 is a significant festival for most Indians and it is celebrated on a grand scale in Maharashtra. It is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm, honouring Lord Ganesha</p>

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Ganeshotsav 2024 which falls on September 7 is a significant festival for most Indians and it is celebrated on a grand scale in Maharashtra. It is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm, honouring Lord Ganesha

<p>The lalbaug and Chinchpokli areas in central Mumbai are considered to be important for Lord Ganesh devotees and every year lakhs of devotees reach the areas place for Puja and Darshan of their beloved deity. Meanwhile, the Chintamani Ganpati is a special attraction for people in Mumbai and the devotees of Lord Ganesh</p>

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The lalbaug and Chinchpokli areas in central Mumbai are considered to be important for Lord Ganesh devotees and every year lakhs of devotees reach the areas place for Puja and Darshan of their beloved deity. Meanwhile, the Chintamani Ganpati is a special attraction for people in Mumbai and the devotees of Lord Ganesh

<p>The traffic police, in its advisory said that following routes may be closed as and when required after 14.00 hrs on August 31 till completion of the procession on Saturday</p>

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The traffic police, in its advisory said that following routes may be closed as and when required after 14.00 hrs on August 31 till completion of the procession on Saturday

<p>Meanwhile, Several Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply And Transport (BEST) bus services were on Saturday affected in Lalbaug area of Mumbai due to heavy traffic ahead of the Ganeshotsav 2024 procession in the area, the officials said</p>

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Meanwhile, Several Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply And Transport (BEST) bus services were on Saturday affected in Lalbaug area of Mumbai due to heavy traffic ahead of the Ganeshotsav 2024 procession in the area, the officials said

<p>The officials said that due to the Ganpati festival celebrations at Lalbaug, a large number of devotees have gathered which is likely to cause traffic congestion in the area. Starting from 2:30 PM, buses operating on routes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 15, 19, 22, and 51, which typically head towards Byculla, will be redirected over the Lalbaug bridge</p>

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The officials said that due to the Ganpati festival celebrations at Lalbaug, a large number of devotees have gathered which is likely to cause traffic congestion in the area. Starting from 2:30 PM, buses operating on routes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 15, 19, 22, and 51, which typically head towards Byculla, will be redirected over the Lalbaug bridge

<p>"These buses will continue on their usual routes once they have crossed the bridge. The changes were being made to manage traffic flow and ensure the safety and convenience of all travelers," the BEST said in a statement</p>

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"These buses will continue on their usual routes once they have crossed the bridge. The changes were being made to manage traffic flow and ensure the safety and convenience of all travelers," the BEST said in a statement

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