<p>Despite receiving more than half a dozen threats from terrorist groups over the past three months, members of the Kashmiri Pandit community have continued to demonstrate resilience and a determination to preserve their cultural traditions. Kashmiri Pandits gathered in large numbers in Srinagar to celebrate Ganesh Visarjan, marking what participants described as a historic revival of a tradition that had largely disappeared from the Valley for decades.</p><p>The procession began at the Shiva Temple in Sonwar and made its way through the streets of Srinagar to the banks of the Jhelum River, where the Ganesh idol was immersed. Devotees chanted hymns and devotional songs as the procession moved through the city, creating a vibrant atmosphere of faith and celebration.</p><p>The event evoked memories of nearly 35 years ago, when Ganesh Visarjan was celebrated along the banks of the Jhelum with the participation of Kashmiri Pandits and members of the Muslim community. For many participants, today’s gathering brought back memories of a shared cultural tradition that had been interrupted by years of conflict and migration.</p><p>“There were certainly threats circulating, but Kashmir and its people, irrespective of religion, have seen a lot since the 1990s. Faith has kept Kashmir moving. We have always known this land as an abode of saints, peers and Sufi culture, and that syncretic spirit continues to endure. The confidence and sense of security extended to the Kashmiri Pandit community by local Muslims, along with the police and administration, sends a powerful message: we are not alone, and people will stand with us to ensure that everything goes smoothly,” said Mohit Bhan, Kashmiri Pandit Politician.</p><p>Kashmiri Pandits who had travelled from different parts of the country took part in the procession. Many were accompanied by their children, who had grown up hearing stories about Kashmir and its traditions but were experiencing the celebration in the Valley for the first time.</p><p>As chants of Lord Ganesha echoed from Sonwar to the Jhelum, participants described the occasion as an emotional connection with their ancestral homeland and cultural heritage.</p><p>Several participants said the gathering reflected what they remembered as Kashmir's tradition of communal harmony and Hindu-Muslim participation in cultural and religious occasions. They expressed hope that the revival of such traditions could contribute to the return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley.</p>

The event evoked memories of nearly 35 years ago, when Ganesh Visarjan was celebrated along the banks of the Jhelum with the participation of Kashmiri Pandits and members of the Muslim community. 

Despite receiving more than half a dozen threats from terrorist groups over the past three months, members of the Kashmiri Pandit community have continued to demonstrate resilience and a determination to preserve their cultural traditions. Kashmiri Pandits gathered in large numbers in Srinagar to celebrate Ganesh Visarjan, marking what participants described as a historic revival of a tradition that had largely disappeared from the Valley for decades. The procession began at the Shiva Temple in Sonwar and made its way through the streets of Srinagar to the banks of the Jhelum River, where the Ganesh idol was immersed. Devotees chanted hymns and devotional songs as the procession moved through the city, creating a vibrant atmosphere of faith and celebration. The event evoked memories of nearly 35 years ago, when Ganesh Visarjan was celebrated along the banks of the Jhelum with the participation of Kashmiri Pandits and members of the Muslim community. For many participants, today’s gathering brought back memories of a shared cultural tradition that had been interrupted by years of conflict and migration. “There were certainly threats circulating, but Kashmir and its people, irrespective of religion, have seen a lot since the 1990s. Faith has kept Kashmir moving. We have always known this land as an abode of saints, peers and Sufi culture, and that syncretic spirit continues to endure. The confidence and sense of security extended to the Kashmiri Pandit community by local Muslims, along with the police and administration, sends a powerful message: we are not alone, and people will stand with us to ensure that everything goes smoothly,” said Mohit Bhan, Kashmiri Pandit Politician. Kashmiri Pandits who had travelled from different parts of the country took part in the procession. Many were accompanied by their children, who had grown up hearing stories about Kashmir and its traditions but were experiencing the celebration in the Valley for the first time. As chants of Lord Ganesha echoed from Sonwar to the Jhelum, participants described the occasion as an emotional connection with their ancestral homeland and cultural heritage. Several participants said the gathering reflected what they remembered as Kashmir's tradition of communal harmony and Hindu-Muslim participation in cultural and religious occasions. They expressed hope that the revival of such traditions could contribute to the return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley.

<p>The event evoked memories of nearly 35 years ago, when Ganesh Visarjan was celebrated along the banks of the Jhelum with the participation of Kashmiri Pandits and members of the Muslim community.&nbsp;</p>

Defying threats, Kashmiri Pandits bring back Ganesh Visarjan in Srinagar

<p>A speeding truck ploughed into a Ganesh idol immersion procession in Hassan, Karnataka, leading to at least eight deaths. As per reports, the truck broke through the road divider on NH-373 near Mosalehosalli village in Hassan taluka and rammed into the procession. At least eight people have died, while more than 20 are seriously injured, said reports, citing officials seeking anonymity. Earlier updates said that at least five people died on the spot and one succumbed at the hospital, while four others were said to be in critical condition. Police and emergency teams have rushed to the spot, and rescue operations are underway.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Karnataka state government has announced Rs 5 lakh compensation to the families of the deceased. The government will also bear the medical expenses for those injured in the incident, said Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Union Minister Of Heavy Industries and Steel, HD Kumaraswamy said in a post on X, “I am deeply shocked to hear the news of a horrific accident during the Ganapati immersion procession at Mosalehosahalli in Hassan Taluk, where several people lost their lives and more than 20 were seriously injured. It is extremely saddening that devotees lost their lives after being run over by a truck during the Ganapati procession.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“This is a most unfortunate incident. May God grant peace to the departed souls and give strength to the grieving families to bear the pain. I pray for the speedy recovery of all the injured. The State Government must take steps to provide the best free treatment to the injured,” he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am deeply shocked to hear the news of a horrific accident during the Ganapati immersion procession at Mosalehosahalli in Hassan Taluk, where several people lost their lives and more than 20 were seriously injured. It is extremely saddening that devotees lost their lives after…</p>&mdash; ಹೆಚ್.ಡಿ.ಕುಮಾರಸ್ವಾಮಿ | HD Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) <a href="https://twitter.com/hd_kumaraswamy/status/1966543651095683109?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In a similar incident, three persons were killed and 22 others suffered injuries when an SUV, driven by an inebriated person, ploughed into a religious procession in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district on September 2. The incident took place late in Jurudand village under Bagicha police station limits when more than 100 locals were taking out a procession for the immersion of Lord Ganesh's idol, Jashpur Senior Superintendent of Police Shashi Mohan Singh said. The sports utility vehicle (SUV) crashed into the procession on Bagicha-Jashpur road, he added.</p><p> </p><p>Vipin Prajapati (17), Arvind Kerketta (19) and Khirovati Yadav (32) died on the spot, while 22 others were injured. The SUV driver, Sukhsagar Vaishnav, was arrested and was found drunk at the time of the incident. The vehicle was also seized, the official said.</p>

The truck broke through the road divider on NH-373 near Mosalehosalli village in Hassan taluka of Karnataka and rammed into the procession. At least four people died on the spot, while more than 20 were seriously injured, said reports. 

A speeding truck ploughed into a Ganesh idol immersion procession in Hassan, Karnataka, leading to at least eight deaths. As per reports, the truck broke through the road divider on NH-373 near Mosalehosalli village in Hassan taluka and rammed into the procession. At least eight people have died, while more than 20 are seriously injured, said reports, citing officials seeking anonymity. Earlier updates said that at least five people died on the spot and one succumbed at the hospital, while four others were said to be in critical condition. Police and emergency teams have rushed to the spot, and rescue operations are underway. The Karnataka state government has announced Rs 5 lakh compensation to the families of the deceased. The government will also bear the medical expenses for those injured in the incident, said Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah.

<p>The truck broke through the road divider on NH-373 near Mosalehosalli village in Hassan taluka of Karnataka and rammed into the procession. At least eight people died in the incident, while more than 20 were seriously injured, said reports.&nbsp;</p>

Speeding truck ploughs into Ganesh idol procession in Karnataka; 8 killed, toll may rise

Ganesh Chaturthi lights up the city of Mumbai, the 10-day festivities attract a lot of tourists. 

<p>Ganesh Chaturthi lights up the city of Mumbai; the 10-day festivities attract a lot of tourists.&nbsp;</p>

Mumbai sees immersion of 1.97 lakh idols on Ganpati Visarjan

<p>Ganeshostsav, the 11-day festivities culminated on Sunday (September 7), with lakhs of devotees bidding adieu to the deity. On the day of immersion, nine deaths have been reported from across the state of Maharashtra, and 12 people have gone missing. Officials have confirmed to news agency PTI that incidents were reported from Thane, Pune, Nanded, Nashik, Jalgaon, Washim, Palghar, and Amravati districts. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ganesh-visarjan-vibrant-hues-and-thousands-of-devotees-1757169689294/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ganesh-visarjan-vibrant-hues-and-thousands-of-devotees-1757169689294/embed</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br>The maximum city of Mumbai attracts a lot of people during Ganesh Chaturthi. Onlookers have said that this year they saw a lot of people at sarvajanik (public) mandals than they had in the previous years. According to the municipal authority BMC ( Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation), 1,97,114 Ganesh idols were immersed on visarjan day, the culmination of the festival. Among them were 1,81,375 idols from households, and 10,148 were from sarvajanik mandal idols. 5,591 idols of Gauri were also immersed; it is part of the Ganpati festival, where Goddess Parvati, the mother of Lord Ganesha, is worshipped. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ganesh-utsav-2025-meet-the-five-manache-ganpati-of-pune-and-know-their-legacy-1756050706127"><strong>Ganesh Utsav 2025: Meet the five Manache Ganpati of Pune and know their legacy</strong></a><strong> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Authorities noted that maximum idols were immersed in one and a half days of the celebrations. About 60,434, on the fifth day it was around 40,230 idols, and on day 7 the tally was at 59,704. On the last day of the festivities, 36,746 idols were immersed. Of them, only 5,937 were from public mandals and 5,937 were from households.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Festival turns tragic, officials confirm deaths and missing reports from Thane, Pune, Nanded, Nashik, Jalgaon, Washim, Palghar, and Amravati districts.

Ganeshostsav, the 11-day festivities culminated on Sunday (September 7), with lakhs of devotees bidding adieu to the deity. On the day of immersion, nine deaths have been reported from across the state of Maharashtra, and 12 people have gone missing. Officials have confirmed to news agency PTI that incidents were reported from Thane, Pune, Nanded, Nashik, Jalgaon, Washim, Palghar, and Amravati districts. https://www.wionews.com/videos/ganesh-visarjan-vibrant-hues-and-thousands-of-devotees-1757169689294/embed The maximum city of Mumbai attracts a lot of people during Ganesh Chaturthi. Onlookers have said that this year they saw a lot of people at sarvajanik (public) mandals than they had in the previous years. According to the municipal authority BMC ( Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation), 1,97,114 Ganesh idols were immersed on visarjan day, the culmination of the festival. Among them were 1,81,375 idols from households, and 10,148 were from sarvajanik mandal idols. 5,591 idols of Gauri were also immersed; it is part of the Ganpati festival, where Goddess Parvati, the mother of Lord Ganesha, is worshipped. Also read: Ganesh Utsav 2025: Meet the five Manache Ganpati of Pune and know their legacy Authorities noted that maximum idols were immersed in one and a half days of the celebrations. About 60,434, on the fifth day it was around 40,230 idols, and on day 7 the tally was at 59,704. On the last day of the festivities, 36,746 idols were immersed. Of them, only 5,937 were from public mandals and 5,937 were from households.

<p>Festival turns tragic, officials confirm deaths and missing reports from Thane, Pune, Nanded, Nashik, Jalgaon, Washim, Palghar, and Amravati districts.</p>

Nine drown, 12 missing during Ganpati immersions across Maharashtra

<p>The ten-day holy Ganesh festival is coming to an end with grand immersion rituals taking place across India and the globe. On Anant Chaturdashi (September 6), devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha with Ganesh Visarjan ceremonies. Amid the celebrations in India, a video from the United Kingdom has gone viral on social media. The video was shared on Instagram by user Sandeep Anthwal and has received over 1.6 million views as of now. The video clip shows Indian devotees dressed in traditional ethnic wear carrying their Ganesh idols on a boat.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Later, after the prayers, devotees immersed their Ganesh idols in the river. A group of swans were also seen swimming near the idols.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ganesh-chaturthi-2025-6-countries-outside-india-where-lord-ganesha-is-worshipped-nepal-cambodia-thailand-nepal-japan-1756111905870">Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: 6 Countries outside India where Lord Ganesha is worshipped</a></p>

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<p>The visuals of the event have created mixed reactions on social media. Some people praised it as a touching display of Indian culture on international soil, with one user commenting on Instagram that, “This is such a beautiful display of culture. It feels like home away from home.” Another user wrote, "Seeing swans swimming so close to the idols is magical."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read </strong>- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/celebrate-ganesh-chaturthi-2025-with-these-7-must-watch-lord-ganesha-movies-and-shows-1756275305292">Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 with these 6 must-watch Lord Ganesha movies and shows</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While some people raised concerns about pollution and the impact of these rituals on aquatic life. Some users even questioned whether these rituals should be performed in rivers outside India or not. Some people also suggested that the idol should be made of food-grain materials, which can be consumed by fishes and other aquatic animals, present in the sea/river.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I think idols in the developed world should be made of food-grade material which could be consumed by aquatic life," one user suggested on Instagram. One user also commented that, "Ganesh Chaturthi is for spreading joy, not controversy."&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With the ending of the Visarjan ceremonies of Lord Ganesh, the holy 10 days of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival have also ended.&nbsp;</p>

The visuals of the viral video have created mixed reactions on the social media. Some people praised it as a touching display of Indian culture on international soil, while others raised concerns about pollution and the impact of this rituals on aquatic life.

The ten-day holy Ganesh festival is coming to an end with grand immersion rituals taking place across India and the globe. On Anant Chaturdashi (September 6), devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha with Ganesh Visarjan ceremonies. Amid the celebrations in India, a video from the United Kingdom has gone viral on social media. The video was shared on Instagram by user Sandeep Anthwal and has received over 1.6 million views as of now. The video clip shows Indian devotees dressed in traditional ethnic wear carrying their Ganesh idols on a boat. Later, after the prayers, devotees immersed their Ganesh idols in the river. A group of swans were also seen swimming near the idols. Also Read - Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: 6 Countries outside India where Lord Ganesha is worshipped

<p>The visuals of the viral video have created mixed reactions on social media. Some people praised it as a touching display of Indian culture on international soil, while others raised concerns about pollution and the impact of these rituals on aquatic life.</p>

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