The 11-day Ganeshotsav kicked off with lots of enthusiasm today with devotees worshipping Lord Ganesh at home and the Ganpati pandals across the city. Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray visited the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal to worship Lalbaugcha Raja. Thackeray arrived at the pandal around 1 pm and attended the full first aarti of Lalbaugcha Raja. Watch the video.
19 September,2024 03:11 PM IST
Devotees flocked to Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with fervent devotion. The festival, which began on September 7 this year, marks the fourth day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar month 'Bhadrapada' and is observed over ten days, concluding with 'Anantha Chaturdashi'. The highlight of this year’s celebrations was the unveiling of the first look of the revered Lalbaugcha Raja idol, which drew immense crowds eager to witness and offer their prayers to the majestic deity. Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, is a time of vibrant festivities, elaborate decorations, and heartfelt prayers, reflecting the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Mumbai. The Lalbaugcha Raja, renowned for its grand decorations and significant cultural impact, continues to be a central figure in the city’s celebrations, symbolizing the essence of devotion and community spirit.
19 September,2024 03:11 PM IST
The ten-day Ganeshotsav festival is underway with great enthusiasm across the country, and Mumbai is celebrating with special fervor. Devotees are visiting Ganpati temples and mandals in large numbers to seek blessings from their beloved deity. On the first day of Ganesh Chaturthi 2024, the famous Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal in Mumbai received a substantial donation of Rs 48,30,000. In addition, they were gifted 255.80 grams of gold and 5,024 grams of silver. This reflects the deep devotion and generosity of the people participating in the festival. The Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal, along with other popular mandals such as Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani, continues to attract large crowds. Many mandals showcased their Ganpati idols with grand processions on Ganesh Chaturthi, which began on September 7. The Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh idol, a central attraction of the festival, draws thousands of worshippers who come to offer their prayers and seek blessings.
09 September,2024 01:12 PM IST
The 11-day Ganeshotsav celebrations kicked off in the state of Maharashtra. This is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in the state. Devotees were seen taking Ganpati idols home with huge enthusiasm. The area of Lalbaug in Mumbai is seeing an influx of devotees visiting to catch the glimpse of Ganpati Bappa in the famed pandals of the area. The area is lined up with famous Ganpati pandals like Lalbaugcha Raja, Mumbaicha Raja and Chinchpokli Chintamani. Uddhav Thackerey attended the first aarti of Lalbaugcha Raja with his family. Bollywood actor Kartik Aryan was also seen visiting the pandal and worshipping Lalbaugcha Raja in the morning hours. Security is tight and robust arrangements have been done to manage the sea of crowds that gather in the Lalbaug area during the 11-day festival. Catch the glimpses of Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 celebrations here.
07 September,2024 05:18 PM IST
On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi 2024, devotees flocked Lalbaugcha Raja Pandal in hige numbers to catch a glimpse of their beloved Ganpati Bappa. The first Aarti of Lalbaugcha Raja was conducted at 1 pm. Uddhav Thackeray was seen participating in the aarti session. Watch the aarti of Lalbaugcha Raja.
07 September,2024 03:20 PM IST
On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi 2024, Ganpati Bappa Morya Chants are all around the city of Mumbai. After all it is the famous Ganeshotsav that is beginning from today. Huge crowd was seen at the famed Parel area where there is a string of famous ganpati pandas like Lalbaugcha Raja. Catch the festive fervour here as we bring you Lalbaugcha Raja Darshan 2024.
07 September,2024 02:54 PM IST
This year’s Lalbaug Cha Raja is as grand as each year. This is the 91st year of the utsav mandal and the murti has been sculpted by Mr. Ratnakar Madhusudan Kambli of Kambli Arts who has been sculpting the idol since 2002. The Kambli clan has been sculpting the Lalbagh Cha Raja murti for nearly 90 years. This Ganesh Chaturthi 2024, the murti is draped in a maroon velvet pitambar as a golden crowned Ganesha sits on his thrown in a blessing pose. If you are planning to visit the Lalbagh Cha Raja, watch this before the visit, here is everything you need to know.
06 September,2024 05:30 PM IST
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 is here and this brings us to the times when Ganpati pandals across the city get lined up with devotees to catch a glimpse of their beloved Ganpati. But amongst all the Mumbai Ganpati Pandals, there are a few that stand out and one among them is Ganesh Galli Mumbaicha Raja. Located in the Parel area, this Ganpati Pandal has the honour of beginning the culture of worshipping Big Ganpati murtis during the Ganpati festival. Also, each year, the pandal presents engaging themes revolving around socio-cultural fabric of the country and this year too is no different. Here is the Mumbai Cha Raja First Look 2024.
05 September,2024 09:01 PM IST
The first look of Mumbai’s most iconic Ganpati - Lalbaug Cha Raja has been revealed. Lalbaug Cha Raja stands as one of the most famous Ganpati pandals in Mumbai. This is the 91st year of this iconic pandal to hold the Ganeshotsav. The mandapan pooja of the mandal was held at Lalbaug Market on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. This year Anant Ambani has been named as honorary member of the executive committee of Lalbaug Cha Raja Ganeshotsav Mandal in Mumbai. Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal was founded in 1934 at the Lalbaug market. The mandal was founded by a group of local fishermen and traders to celebrate the Ganesh Chaturthi 2024. In this video, catch the Lalbaug Cha Raja 2024 first look.
05 September,2024 08:14 PM IST
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 is just around the corner and the people cannot contain their excitement. The markets are abuzz with Ganpati festival shopping and the pandals are getting decked up to prepare for the d-day. Each year, Ganpati pandals in Mumbai are creatively themed serving as a big tourist attraction and a treat for the eyes of the devotees. This year is no different. We visited the iconic Ganpati pandals in Mumbai to find out what themes are planned this year. Here's a tour of Khetwadi Cha Ganraj, Chinchpokli Chintamani, Mumbaicha Raja Mandal, Keshavji Naik Chawl and Malabar Hill Cha Raja and their preparations. Take a look.
28 August,2024 07:52 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
