The bodies of Mukunda Biswanath Dalvi (23) of Ghatkopar East and Abhishek Yadav (18) of Kandivali were fished out by the divers after an hour-long effort.
While the DM described them as tourists, ISKCON sources said the two were ISKCON disciples. The ISKCON personnel were seen at the rescue site.
Chandra said the two who had come to Mayapur, the ISKCON headquarters, with some friends had planned to watch the evening 'aarti'.
They went to the Ganga at Mayapurghat to take bath before entering the Temple and got drowned.
Most of the Maharashtra people take bath before taking entry to any temple, the DM said.