Summary
Crowds carry the Elephant God’s statue while singing and playing drums.
The statue is placed in a pond so the god can return to the heavens.
Police and city workers guide the crowd and provide safety teams.
Key Points
5 points1
The celebration is called Ganeshotsav and ends on Anant Chaturdashi.
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Hundreds of thousands watch the parade in Mumbai.
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Over 24,000 police officers and 25,000 city staff help the event.
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Special ponds, lifeguards, and medical teams are prepared.
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Everyone is asked to follow safety guidelines.
New Words to Learn
12 wordsprocession
A line of people moving together for a ceremony.
immersion
Putting the idol into water at the end of the festival.
devotees
People who worship the god and take part in the celebrations.
pandals
Large decorated structures where the festival activities happen.
chant
Short phrases that many people repeat together during the event.
dhol-tasha
Traditional drums and cymbals used in the music.
aarti
A ritual with a lamp and songs performed for the idol.
puja
A worship ceremony for a deity.
Anant Chaturdashi
The final day of the Ganesh festival.
Lalbaug
A busy area in Mumbai where many watch the parade.
Girgaon Chowpatty
A popular beach spot where the idol is immersed.
municipal corporation
The city authority that organizes public services.
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