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Devotees are flocking to Mumbai's famous Lalbaugcha Raja pandal during the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The iconic idol has been a central part of the city's festivities for decades, drawing massive crowds each year. Prominent figures including Mukesh Ambani, Malaika Arora, and Shilpa Shetty have visited to seek Lord Ganesha's blessings. The 10-day festival concludes on Saturday with the traditional Ganesh Visarjan immersion ceremony.

Key Points: Mumbai Devotees Flock to Lalbaugcha Raja Pandal for Ganesh Chaturthi

  • Massive crowds visit Lalbaugcha Raja pandal on Friday morning
  • Mukesh and Nita Ambani offered prayers on Wednesday evening
  • Celebrities including Malaika Arora and Shilpa Shetty seek blessings
  • Festivities conclude Saturday with Ganesh Visarjan immersion ceremony
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Mumbai: Large number of devotees visit Lalbaugcha Raja pandal to offer prayers

Massive crowds visit Mumbai's iconic Lalbaugcha Raja pandal during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Mukesh Ambani, Malaika Arora, and other celebrities seek blessings.

"Lalbaugcha Raja, one of Mumbai's most iconic Ganesh idols, has been a central part of the city's Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations for decades. - Article"

Mumbai, September 5

A large number of devotees visited Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja pandal on Friday morning to offer prayers during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. This year's festivities will conclude tomorrow with the Ganesh Visarjan ceremony, where idols will be immersed in water, marking the end of the grand celebration.

Lalbaugcha Raja, one of Mumbai's most iconic Ganesh idols, has been a central part of the city's Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations for decades. Hosted by the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal at Putlabai Chawl, the pandal draws lakhs of devotees each year.

The 10-day Ganeshotsav celebrations began on August 27, Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi or Vinayak Chavithi. It is a festival that marks the worship of Lord Ganesha as the god of new beginnings and remover of obstacles. The festival culminates on Anantha Chaturdashi and is celebrated with decorated homes and pandals, prayers, music, and vibrant processions.

This year's festivities will conclude on Saturday, September 6, 2025, with the Ganesh Visarjan ceremony, where idols will be immersed in water, marking the end of the grand celebration.

Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani, along with Reliance Foundation Founder-Chairperson Nita Ambani, paid a visit to the Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai on Wednesday evening to offer prayers at the famous Ganesh pandal.

Earlier, actresses Malaika Arora and Shilpa Shetty were spotted seeking the blessings of lord Bapa at Lalbaugcha Raja. A few days ago, 'Param Sundari' co-stars Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra also paid a sacred visit to Lalbaugcha Raja to seek Lord Ganpati's blessings.

Actor Anil Kapoor also visited Mumbai's iconic Lalbaugcha Raja pandal a few days ago and offered prayers there. He was joined by his wife, Sunita. The couple looked extremely happy as they sought Lord Ganesha's blessings and met with other devotees.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The crowds are insane but worth it for Bappa's darshan. Hope the mandal is taking proper crowd control measures though - safety should be priority during such large gatherings.
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Ananya R
Saw the Ambanis visiting on TV! Even the wealthiest seek blessings from Lalbaugcha Raja. That's the beauty of our festivals - they bring everyone together regardless of status. Ganpati Bappa bless all! 🙌
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Vikram M
While I love the enthusiasm, I hope devotees are mindful of the environmental impact during visarjan. Many mandals are now using eco-friendly idols - hope Lalbaugcha Raja mandal promotes this too for future years.
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Kavya N
The decorations and aarti at Lalbaugcha Raja are always spectacular! My family has been visiting for 3 generations. The feeling when you finally get darshan after hours in queue is indescribable ❤️
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Michael C
Visiting from London and witnessed the celebrations for the first time. The scale of devotion and community spirit is incredible! The modak prasad was delicious too. What an amazing cultural experience.

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