Mumbai: On the auspicious occasion of Anant Chaturdashi, the Mumbai Police band Khaki Studio captivated audiences with a stunning performance, marking the conclusion of Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. The band delivered a heartfelt rendition of the devotional song “Ekadantaya Vakratundaya,” creating a soulful tribute to Lord Ganesha.
The performance featured a harmonious blend of trumpets and drums, delighting viewers who watched the event online. The Mumbai Police shared the performance on Instagram, captioning the post: “A Khaki Studio Farewell to Bappa! Presenting an absolutely mesmerising performance by Mumbai Police Band’s Khaki Studio on the auspicious occasion of Anant Chaturdashi.”
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The video has garnered widespread admiration, with users praising the police officers for their musical tribute.
The comments box was flooded with heart emojis, with one mentioning, "superb play." Another comment read, "True farewell to Bappa 💐 So well played 💐 Thank you @mumbaipolice for safeguarding us during the times of festivals." A third user commented, "Awesome👏👏."
Idol Immersion On Tuesday
More than 19,000 Ganesh idols were immersed in Mumbai on Tuesday as devotees in the city and rest of Maharashtra bid farewell to their beloved elephant-headed deity at the end of the state's favourite festival. No major untoward incident was reported in the city anywhere during immersions, even as processions of several Ganapati Mandals—community groups—were winding their way to the seashore or lakes amid frenzied dancing, throwing of red `gulal' powder, and beating of `dhol-tasha' or drums late into the night, as reported by news agency PTI.
As per the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials, more than 19,000 idols were immersed in the sea, lakes, and artificial ponds till 6 pm. Of these, 17,996 were households Ganeshas, 1,053 belonged to Sarvajanik Mandals, and 127 idols were of Goddess Gauri. As many as 7,570 idols were immersed in artificial ponds, including 182 Sarvajanik Ganapati idols. The procession of `Lalbaugcha Raja' Ganesh, which like every year drew lakhs of devotees during the 11-day festival.