Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapada. This year, this 10-day festival starts on 7 September 2024. On the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, the idol of Lord Ganesha is installed in the houses and the immersion is done on the day of Anant Chaturdashi. Anant Chaturdashi is on 17 September 2024. This festival is celebrated the most in Maharashtra and Gujarat. The celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great pomp in the city of Mumbai where many small and big pandals are decorated and devotees reach to have darshan. Devotees of Bappa must visit Mumbai once on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, where you will remember the view for a lifetime. Today in this episode we are going to tell you about some famous Ganpati pandals of Mumbai which become the center of attraction due to their grandeur. Let's know about them...
Lalbaug Cha Raja
Ganpati Bappa who is installed in Lalbaug is not only called Lalbaug Cha Raja but also the king of Mumbai. Perhaps this is enough to guess the grandeur of Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal. Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal located in the Lower Parel area of Mumbai was established in 1934. Lalbaug Cha Raja is also considered the Ganpati of wishes. During this time, there is hardly any celebrity in Mumbai who does not come to visit Lalbaugcha Raja. To visit Lalbaugcha Raja, one has to get down at any one of the railway stations Chinchpokli or Kariroad, and go to Lalbaug Market.
Ganesh Gali Mumbaicha Raja
Established in 1928, Ganesh Gali Cha Raja is one of the most magnificent Ganesh pandals in Mumbai city. Ganesh Gali Cha Raja is located a short distance from the famous Lalbaugcha Raja of Mumbai. Ganesh Gali Cha Raja also has its historical importance as it is one of the oldest Ganpati Mandals in Mumbai. To reach here, you can get down at Chinchpokli, Cariroad, or Lower Parel railway station and walk for a few minutes. The main feature of Ganesh Gali Raja is the Ganesh idol and pandal decorations. New things are seen every year at this place, due to which this place is very famous in India.
Khetwadi Cha Ganraj
This award-winning Khetwadi Ganraj is considered to be one of the most amazing Ganesh idols in Mumbai. This manual was formed in 1959. The group came into the limelight in 2000 to make the tallest Ganesh idol in the history of India, which is 40 feet huge. An interesting fact about this pandal is that the size of the Ganesh idol has remained the same for so many years and the idol maker has also been making idols for a long time. Once you reach this place, you will see 13 lanes, each of which will show you a Ganesh pandal. However, the most popular is the pandal in the 12th lane.
Andheri cha Raja
Andhericha Raja is as important as Lalbaugcha Raja is for South Mumbai. The manual was formed in the year 1966 by the workers of three reputed companies. The idol of this manual is not so huge, but it has a reputation for fulfilling wishes. Every year this mandal has a different theme for its pandal. It is one of the biggest and most famous temples of Ashtavinayaka Path. You will also see many celebrities here. The decoration and atmosphere here will mesmerize people.
Maharaja Pandal of Tulsiwada
The Maharaj Ganesh Pandal of Tulsiwada located on Tardo Road in South Mumbai is the most beautiful place of this festival. It is one of the smallest pandals in Mumbai but the Ganpati here is very unique. Ganesh Chowk in Mumbai, people get peace of mind by visiting this pandal. The Ganpati idol of this pandal located in Chira Bazaar was awarded the Best Idol in 2012.
GSB Seva Mandal Ganpati
GSB Seva Mandal Ganpati is considered to be the richest mandal in the city. Every year the idol of Lord Ganesha is decorated with the finest gold and silver ornaments. Thousands of devotees come here to seek blessings. This is also the only pandal where rituals are performed 24 hours a day during the festival days. Started in 1954 by a Brahmin family from Karnataka, GSB Seva King Circle Ganpati has some things that make it stand out from all the Ganpati pandals of Mumbai. Although keeping the environment in mind, the Ganpatis here are made of clay, the structure and decoration of the idol made of clay are not only beautiful but also lively. Another specialty of GSB Seva King Circle Ganpati is the countless gold offered on the idol of Ganpati.
Girgaoncha Raj
Girgaoncha Maharaja sits near the Girgaon Chowpatty beach and is one of the most popular pandals in the city. It is famous as Girgaoncha Raja Ganpati which was founded in 1938 by Ramchandra Tendulkar. Ganpati has been followed here since 2016 and a good number of people are seen here.
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