Ganesh Visarjan 2024: On September 7, Ganesh Chaturthi was celebrated across the country with the installation of Lord Ganesha idols. This day marks the beginning of the ten-day Ganesh festival. On Anant Chaturdashi, Lord Ganesha is bid farewell, and the idols are immersed in water. 


Here are some of the famous spots around India to witness Ganpati visarjan:


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1. Girgaon Chowpatty, Mumbai:



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Girgaon Chowpatty, which is located next to the famous Marine Drive, is one of the main centers for Ganesh Visarjan Celebrations in Mumbai. The whole atmosphere will be a mix of grand procession and energy in festivity. But as the roads are closed, one should travel by train to Grant Road and start the walk toward Girgaon Chowpatty to soak in the real essence.


2. Shree Ganesh Mandir Mapusa, Goa



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There's Shree Ganesh Mandir in Mapusa close to North Goa's beautiful beaches. This temple draws many Ganesh followers during Visarjan. The festival brings lively celebrations to life. Fireworks light up the night sky, and a brass band plays upbeat hit songs. The mix of excitement and faith here creates a memorable event for everyone involved.


3. Besant Nagar Beach, Chennai:



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Elliott's Beach, which people also call Besant Nagar Beach, located on the Bay of Bengal's shore in South Chennai. It's a popular place for Ganesh Visarjan. People come here to put their Ganesh idols in the sea. Many choose clay idols to support environment and nature. Since the pandemic fewer people come here than to other Chennai beaches, so it's a bit calmer for the idol send-off. 


4. Hussain Sagar Lake, Hyderabad:



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Hussain Sagar, famously called Tank Bund, is a historic heart-shaped lake in Hyderabad, Telangana. This is an iconic lake and also one of the tourist places besides being a major spot for Ganesh Visarjan during the festival. The banks of Hussain Sagar experience grand processions with immersion of Lord Ganesh idols, drawing massive crowds to partake in the celebrations.


5. Yamuna Ghats, Delhi:



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During Ganesh Visarjan in Delhi, especially at Nigambodh Ghat and Kalindi Kunj Ghat, the ghats transforms into vibrant hubs for the puja. Thousand of devotees flock to the bank of yamuna river carrying elaborately decked-up idols through grand processions filled with the sounds of music and dance coupled with traditional chants. The grandeur of the farewell makes this a viewing spot for Ganesh Visarjan in the capital city.