Mumbai gears up to bid adieu to beloved Ganpati

September 15, 2016 09:39

The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and city police have made elaborate arrangements for the immersion of Lord Ganesha idols today, which will draw curtains on the 11-day festival.

"A total of 31 artificial ponds have been created for immersion while people can also immerse the idols of the elephant-headed deity in 68 natural ponds across the mega-polis," MCGM said in a statement.

Last year, the civic body had created 26 artificial sites for immersion while there were 71 natural sites.

"607 life guards are being deployed, 58 control cells and 74 first aid centres have also been set up in the city. Moreover 81 motor boats and 60 ambulances have been kept ready," it said, adding 118 portable toilets have been set up.

201 'Nirmalya Kalashas' are also being kept by the civic body. As many as 5,173 employees and 2,382 officers will be working to oversee the immersion.

Prime locations for immersion include Girgaon Chowpatty, Juhu beach, Powai lake, Dadar Chowpatty, Madh jetty and Marve.

Mayor Snehal Ambekar and civic chief Ajoy Mehta in a joint statement appealed devotees to inform the civic authorities as and when they need any assistance or if they are stung by jelly fish or sting ray.

The immersion process is likely to begin since the wee hours and over 50,000 idols are likely to be immersed amid fanfare and tight security.

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