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Anant Chaturdashi, the last day of the festival. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has posted 1,337 lifeguards, including 1,035 at 69 natural water bodies and 302 at around 200 artificial ponds, and arranged 53 motorboats at natural water bodies, an official said on Wednesday. Police personnel to be on security duty include 16,250 constables, 2,866 officers, 45 Assistant Commissioners of Police, 25 Deputy Commissioners of Police, 8 Additional Commissioners of Police, and other senior officers, the official said.
In addition, 35 platoons of State Reserve Police Force (SRPF), a company of Rapid Action Force, Quick Response Teams (QRTs), and Home Guards will remain present at important locations in the city, he said. The Mumbai Traffic Police have issued specific traffic restrictions and plans to ensure a smooth traffic flow during Anant Chaturdashi. As per the official statement, in the central area, specifically on Dr Annie Besant Marg in Worli, traffic heading southbound is restricted, converting the entire stretch into one-way traffic.
Likewise, on NM Joshi Marg, the section of traffic going from Shingte Master Chowk to Bharatmata Junction is blocked before the arrival of the Raja of Lalbaugh on BA Road, which runs northbound near Bharatmata Junction. Ganeshotsav is celebrated with great fervour across various states in India. While some perform Visarjan after 1.5, 3, 5, or 7 days, the final day of the festival holds special significance as it is believed to mark Lord Ganesha's return to his heavenly abode.
Before bidding farewell, blessings are sought by applying akshat and dahi on Lord Ganesha's hands. Lord Ganesha is taken to every corner of the house for good luck and grace. A red cloth is tied around Lord
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