Mumbai, Sept. 6 -- Mumbai's famous Lalbaugcha Raja visarjan procession commenced with grandeur. The farewell rituals began after the final aarti was performed at the iconic pandal, where thousands of devotees had gathered through the night to bid their beloved Bappa goodbye.
The atmosphere at Lalbaug was electric today, with chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' reverberating through the lanes. The colossal idol, adorned with lavish garlands of flowers and currency notes, was readied to make its journey through Mumbai's heart before reaching Girgaon Chowpatty for immersion.
Raja's journey is steeped in tradition, tracing a route through some of Mumbai's most significant landmarks.
The first halt comes at Lalbaug Market and Chinchpokli Station,...