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Published 13:32 IST, September 18th 2024

Man Suffers Seizure During Ganpati Idol Immersion in Maharashtra's Palghar, Drowns

A 24-year-old man drowned during the immersion of a Ganesh idol in a lake in Maharashtra’s Palghar district in the early hours of Wednesday, police said.

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Conclude the celebration with the visarjan ritual, where the idol is immersed in water. This symbolic act represents the departure of Lord Ganesha from your home and the promise of his return next year.
A 24-year-old man drowned during the immersion of a Ganesh idol in a lake in Maharashtra’s Palghar district in the early hours of Wednesday, police said | Image: Unsplash

Palghar: A 24-year-old man drowned during the immersion of a Ganesh idol in a lake in Maharashtra ’s Palghar district in the early hours of Wednesday, police said.

Amit Satish Mohite was among a group of devotees gathered at Totli Talav to immerse a Ganesh idol.

Around 3.30 am, Mohite suffered a seizure and fell into the water. Despite the efforts by those around him, he could not be saved, an official said.

Mohite’s body was sent to a government hospital for post-mortem, he said, adding that an accidental death case has been registered.

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Updated 13:32 IST, September 18th 2024