11,000 CCTV Cameras, 18,000 Police Personnel… Tight Security Arrangements for Ganesh Festival in Mumbai
Preparations for the Ganesh festival are in full swing across Maharashtra. Mumbai Police have made robust security arrangements for the Ganesh festival starting from August 27. Over 18,000 police personnel will be deployed. Additionally, surveillance will be conducted through 11,000 CCTV cameras. Drones will also be used in crowded areas. More than 600 police personnel will be deployed for security at the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal and surrounding areas.
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Ganesh festival
The Ganesh Festival, or Ganesh Chaturthi, is a major Hindu celebration honoring the elephant-headed god of wisdom and new beginnings, Lord Ganesha. Originating as a public community event in the 1890s as a means to unite people against British colonial rule, the festival involves the installation of elaborately crafted idols in homes and public pavilions. The celebrations culminate in vibrant processions where these idols are immersed in a body of water, symbolizing a ritual goodbye.
Mumbai Police
The Mumbai Police is the primary law enforcement agency for India’s financial capital, established in 1661 by the British East India Company. It is one of the oldest police forces in Asia and is renowned for its large size and for handling complex cases in the megacity. The force has a rich history, evolving from its colonial origins to become a modern institution that plays a critical role in maintaining order in Mumbai.
Lalbaugcha Raja pandal
The Lalbaugcha Raja pandal is a temporary ceremonial structure in Mumbai, India, erected annually to house a famous idol of the Hindu deity Ganesha during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. The tradition began in 1934 when local fishermen and vendors vowed to install an idol if their wish for a permanent market was granted. It has since grown into one of the city’s most iconic and visited celebrations, attracting millions of devotees.
