The iconic Lord Ganesh idol of the Lalbaghcha Raja pendal in Mumbai is set for immersion or 'visarjan', as Saturday marks the end of the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities.

Devotees gathered in large numbers for the 'visarjan' process of the Lord Ganesh idol. The sound of dhol and nagada is filling the air as devotees joyfully participate in the procession.

People across cities including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and Hyderabad, are participating in the last day of the grand celebration.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis performed aarti at his residence in Mumbai on the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi.

Meanwhile, Lord Ganesh idol immersion procession of Pune's Shree Kasba Ganpati (Gram Devta) 'Manacha Pahila Ganpati' was being taken out in the city earlier in the day.

Earlier, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, along with his wife, performed Anant Chaturthi pooja at Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple in Pune.

Pawar stated that ten days passed "so quickly" and no one even realised, as people were deeply engrossed in devotion. He further said that he prayed to Lord Ganesha for peace and happiness for all.

The Deputy Chief Minister appealed to the citizens to follow police instructions and cooperate fully during the Ganesh Visarjan procession.

Speaking to reporters on the occasion, Ajit Pawar said, "Ten days passed so quickly, no one even realised, as everyone was deeply engrossed in devotion. Prayers and rituals were performed. I prayed to Lord Ganesha for peace and happiness for all... During the immersion, all citizens should follow the police's instructions, cooperate fully, and perform the visarjan on time. May Ganeshotsav conclude smoothly, with proper discipline and order maintained."