Ganesh Visarjan 2024 Top Places to Witness Visarjan Across India

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

Here are some of the famous places in India to witness Ganpati visarjan:

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1. Girgaon Chowpatty, Mumbai:

Girgaon Chowpatty, which is located off the famous Marine Drive, is one of the main centres for Ganesh Visarjan celebrations in Mumbai. The atmosphere will be a mix of grand procession and festive energy. But as the roads are closed, it is best to take a train to Grant Road and start the trek towards Girgaon Chowpatty to soak up the true essence.

2. Shree Ganesh Mandir Mapusa, Goa

Located in Mapusa, close to the beautiful beaches of North Goa, lies the Shree Ganesh Temple. This temple attracts many Ganesh followers during Visarjan. The festival brings to life lively celebrations. Fireworks light up the night sky and a brass band plays upbeat hit songs. The mix of enthusiasm and faith creates a memorable event for all participants.

3. Besant Nagar Beach, Chennai:

Elliott Beach, also called Besant Nagar Beach, is located on the coast of the Bay of Bengal in southern Chennai. It is a popular spot for Ganesh Visarjan. People come here to put their Ganesh idols in the sea. Many choose clay idols to support the environment and nature. Since the pandemic, fewer people come here than to other beaches in Chennai, so it is a bit quieter for the farewell of the idols.

4. Hussain Sagar Lake, Hyderabad:

Hussain Sagar, popularly known as Tank Bund, is a historic heart-shaped lake in Hyderabad, Telangana. It is an iconic lake and also one of the tourist spots, besides being an important spot for Ganesh Visarjan during the festival. The banks of Hussain Sagar are the site of grand processions with immersion of idols of Lord Ganesh, which attract massive crowds to participate in the celebrations.

5. Yamuna Ghats, Delhi:

During Ganesh Visarjan in Delhi, especially at Nigambodh Ghat and Kalindi Kunj Ghat, the ghats transform into vibrant centres for puja. Thousands of devotees flock to the banks of the Yamuna River carrying elaborately decorated idols through grand processions filled with sounds of music and dance accompanied by traditional chants. The grandeur of the send-off makes this a must-watch spot for Ganesh Visarjan in the capital city.