IN PIX: Mumbai's exuberant farewell to Gauri, Ganesh

Mumbai on Sunday performed Gauri Visarjan as part of the ongoing Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Goddess Gauri or Gowri is another name for Ganesha's mother goddess Parvati. 

Gauri Puja is performed in many houses during the festival.

Goddess Gauri is said to bring happiness, health, wealth and prosperity in the homes of her followers.

Rediff.com presents a slideshow on the immersion of Gauri, Ganesh at Juhu Chowpatty in Mumbai.

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This year Gauri Visarjan was held on the fifth day of the festival -- September 23.

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At Juhu Chowpatty.

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Followers and devotees at Juhu Chowpatty in Mumbai for Gauri Visarjan.

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