Festival Dates & First Glimpse The spiritual journey of Mumbai’s most iconic Ganpati, Lalbaugcha Raja, has officially begun. The 92nd-year celebration was marked by a traditional Muhurat Puja on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM, led by the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal. The puja was performed at the sculptor’s workshop, signaling the official … Read more
What is Lalbaugcha Raja? Lalbaugcha Raja (“King of Lalbaug”) is Mumbai’s most revered Sarvajanik Ganesha idol, installed annually during Ganeshotsav. Known as Navsacha Ganpati (“wish-fulfilling Ganpati”), it draws over 1.5 million devotees daily during the 10-day festival History & Origin Established in 1934 by local fishermen and traders in Lalbaug Market, it began as a votive offering—after their … Read more
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 is not just a festival — it’s an emotion for every Mumbaikar. Streets turn into music-filled celebrations, massive pandals pop up overnight, and the city’s energy becomes electric. As a Mumbai taxi driver, I witness it all from the front seat — from early morning pandal visits to midnight visarjans. In this … Read more