Thousands of devotees including Anant Ambani thronged the streets of Mumbai as Lalbaugcha Raja was taken out for the grand visarjan procession, with Girgaon Chowpatty turning into the focal point of this year’s Anant Chaturdashi celebrations.

The immersion, however, faced an unexpected halt due to high tides, which made it difficult to move the massive idol smoothly into the sea. For nearly three hours, authorities, volunteers, and devotees worked tirelessly to manage the situation and carefully position the idol.

Despite their efforts, Lalbaugcha Raja remained partially submerged, creating tense moments for the thousands gathered to bid an emotional farewell. Officials reassured the crowd that the visarjan would resume once the tides receded, prioritising the safety of both the idol and the devotees.