Ganeshotsav 2024 has commenced with much fanfare in Mumbai. As people visit Ganpati pandals in the city, Lalbaugcha Raja is a name that probably finds a mention in every devotee’s list. It is one of the most famous and revered Ganpati idols of Mumbai. Here are some little-known facts about Lalbaugcha Raja.
Updated On: 2024-09-09 05:53 PM IST
Compiled by : Raaina Jain
Lalbaugcha Raja 2023 (File Pic/Ashish Raje)
Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal was formed in 1934 in Lalbaug by local fishermen. This is the 91st year of the revered idol.
Lalbaugcha Raja 2022 (File Pic/Pradeep Dhivar)
The Kambli family has been responsible for sculpting the idol since it’s inception. Santosh Kambli, the third-generation sculptor of the family, now carries this responsibility.
Lalbaugcha Raja 2021 (File Pic: X/Lalbaugcha Raja)
Lalbaugcha Raja is also called ‘Navsacha Ganpati’ which refers to the one who grants all wishes. The idol is famous for fulfilling wishes of devotees who come to seek blessings.
Lalbaugcha Raja 2019 (File Pic/Pradeep Dhivar)
2020 was the first and the only year when Lalbaugcha Raja cancelled traditional Ganeshotsav celebrations owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lalbaugcha Raja 2018 (File Pic: X/Lalbaugcha Raja)
Ganeshotsav celebrations at Lalbaugcha Raja begin on Ganesh Chaturthi (September 7 this year) and end with the visarjan at Girgaon Chowpatty on Anant Chaturdashi (September 17 this year).
