Ganesh Chaturthi, commencing on September 7 marks the beginning of a ten-day festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Starting on ‘Chaturthi’ and concluding on ‘Anantha Chaturdashi’, this auspicious period is also known as ‘Vinayak Chaturthi’.
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The much-anticipated first look of Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja has finally been unveiled ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations on September 7. Seated majestically on the throne, Lord Ganesha graces the pandal with divine presence, exuding an aura of grace and serenity. Housed in the famous Putlabai Chawl, Lalbaugcha Raja is considered one of the most revered Ganesh mandals in Mumbai, attracting millions of devotees.
The history of Lalbaugcha Raja dates back to 1934 when it became the popular Ganesh Idol of Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal. Located at Putlabai Chawl, this worship place has been a beacon of faith for devotees. The Kambli family has dutifully cared for the Lalbaugcha Raja Ganapati idol for over eight decades, preserving its legacy and significance.
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Ganesh Chaturthi, commencing on September 7 this year, marks the beginning of a ten-day festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Starting on ‘Chaturthi’ and concluding on ‘Anantha Chaturdashi’, this auspicious period is also known as ‘Vinayak Chaturthi’ or ‘Vinayak Chavithi’. The festival venerates Ganesha as the ‘God of New Beginnings’ and the ‘Remover of Obstacles’, embodying wisdom and intelligence.
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The festival is celebrated with grandeur in Mumbai and across Maharashtra, attracting lakhs of devotees to mandals seeking blessings from Lord Ganesh. Homes welcome Lord Ganesh idols, fasting is observed, mouth-watering dishes are prepared, and pandals are visited during the festive period. The air is filled with joy and devotion as communities come together to celebrate this joyous occasion.
The festival concludes with visarjan ceremony, where devotees immerse Lord Ganesha idols in water bodies amid melodious chants and music. Meanwhile, in a gesture of goodwill, the Maharashtra government has announced toll exemption for all Ganesha followers travelling to Konkan from September 5 to September 19. This initiative aims to facilitate a smooth and hassle-free journey for devotees during this auspicious period.
