Lalbaugcha Raja Visarjan Completed After 35 Hours Procession Delayed Due to High Tide at Girgaon Chowpatty
Lalbaugcha Raja Visarjan completed after 35 hours procession delayed due to high tide at Girgaon Chowpatty, making it one of the longest and most challenging immersions in Mumbai’s recent history. The city’s most iconic Ganesh idol finally entered the Arabian Sea late Sunday night after hours of struggle against nature’s tide.
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The 35-Hour Journey: Timeline of Events
- Saturday Afternoon (Start from Lalbaug):
The grand procession of Lalbaugcha Raja began from the pandal in Lalbaug. Thousands of devotees accompanied the idol with chants, music, and traditional aartis, expecting the immersion to conclude the following morning. - Early Sunday Morning (Arrival at Chowpatty, 5–7 am):
As per tradition, the idol reached Girgaon Chowpatty between 5 am and 7 am. The immersion was expected to be smooth, but sea conditions soon turned unfavorable. - Late Sunday Morning (High Tide Disruption, 11.40 am):
A high tide measuring 4.42 metres struck, creating strong currents that made it impossible to position the idol on the immersion raft. Multiple attempts by the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal volunteers were unsuccessful. - Sunday Afternoon (Continuous Attempts):
Civic staff, mandal volunteers, and local fishermen worked tirelessly, trying various methods to stabilize the idol. Several times, the crowd cheered, thinking the immersion would succeed, but safety concerns forced organisers to pause efforts repeatedly. - Sunday Evening (Breakthrough at 4.45 pm):
After hours of struggle, the idol was successfully placed onto a specially constructed motorised raft with the combined effort of hundreds of volunteers and fishermen. Organisers announced that the immersion would take place later in the night, when the tide would be calmer. - Sunday Night (Final Immersion, Around 11 pm):
The majestic idol of Lalbaugcha Raja was finally immersed in the Arabian Sea, marking the conclusion of a 35-hour-long journey.
Devotion Shines Amid Delay
Despite the extended wait, thousands of devotees stood firmly at Girgaon Chowpatty. They sang devotional songs, offered flowers, and continued chanting “Ganpati Bappa Morya” throughout the day. Many senior devotees remarked that they had never witnessed such a prolonged visarjan in recent decades.
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A Historic Visarjan for Mumbai
The 2025 Lalbaugcha Raja procession will be remembered not only for its 35-hour duration but also for the patience and unity shown by devotees and volunteers. While the high tide posed serious challenges, the successful completion of the visarjan highlighted the undying devotion of Mumbaikars, reaffirming why Lalbaugcha Raja remains the heart of Ganeshotsav in the city.
