Over 2,000 Ganesh and Hartalika Idols Immersed in Mumbai on Festival's Fifth Day
On the fifth day of Mumbai's 12-day Ganesh festival, over 2,000 idols of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Hartalika were immersed in various water bodies, including household and public Ganesh mandal idols. No untoward incidents were reported during the process. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has arranged multiple immersion sites across the city. The festival, which began on September 14, will conclude on Anant Chaturdashi, September 25, with large-scale idol immersions and processions.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 34/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 18 Sept, 11:01 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1818 Sept, 11:01 amOver 300 idols immersed till 3 pm in Mumbai on 5th day of Ganesh festival
- 2news1818 Sept, 02:01 pmOver 2,000 idols immersed till 6 pm in Mumbai on 5th day of Ganesh festival
Who's involved
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Story context
- Category
- Social
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 18 Sept 2026
- Key entities
- TeejGanesh ChaturthiCult imageGaneshaMumbaiTehsilParvatiPandalAnanta ChaturdashiPress Trust of IndiaBrihanmumbai Municipal CorporationMetropolis