BMC Creates 383 Artificial Ponds for 24,600 Ganesh Idols in Mumbai
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation installed 383 artificial immersion ponds to accommodate the 24,631 Ganesh idols that were submerged during the first day of the 12‑day Ganeshotsav festival on September 15, 2026. The move aimed to ease pressure on natural water bodies and prevent environmental damage. The immersion took place across the city, with devotees chanting “Ganpati Bappa Morya” until 9 p.m., and no incidents were reported.
Covered by 10 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 90% center, 10% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (2): Deccan Herald, Free Press Journal
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- CMC Launches QR Tool to Help Devotees Find Nearest Ganesh Immersion Points — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- In an era of AI and drones, HAM to be in action in Mumbai during Anant Chaturdashi — Deccan Herald (center)
- Bhiwandi Records Peaceful First Ganesh Visarjan Phase As 3,719 Idols Immersed Across Natural Ghats And Artificial Ponds — Free Press Journal (center)
- 'FPJ Eco Ganesha: Immersions In Artificial Ponds Increased Threefold Last Year,' Says MPCB Chairman Siddhesh Kadam — Free Press Journal (center)
- FPJ Eco-Ganesha Initiative: BMC Pushes Green Ganeshotsav As 98% Idol Immersions Shifted To Artificial Lakes In Mumbai — Free Press Journal (center)
- Ganeshotsav 2026: BMC Sets Up 383 Artificial Immersion Ponds Across Mumbai; Check Ward-Wise List Here — Free Press Journal (center)
- Ganeshotsav 2026: BMC Steps Up Safety, Eco-Friendly Measures At Mumbai Immersion Sites Ahead Of Major Visarjan Days — Free Press Journal (center)
- Mumbai Ganesh Visarjan 2026: Over 61,500 Idols Immersed After 1.5-Day Ganeshotsav; No Untoward Incident Reported — Free Press Journal (center)
- Mumbai Ganpati Visarjan 2026: 24,631 Ganesh Idols Immersed By 9 PM After One-And-A-Half-Day Festivities — Free Press Journal (center)
- Thane Ganeshotsav 2026: TMC Sets Up 132 Immersion Facilities Across Wards To Ensure Safe And Eco-Friendly Idol Visarjan — Free Press Journal (center)