Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Lalbaugcha Raja receives massive donation on day 1
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 ISTDevotees 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 ISTGaneshotsav is being celebrated across India on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi 2024. The city of Mumbai is seeing devotees bringing Ganpati Bappa idols home and devotees flocking to famous Ganpati pandals in Mumbai. The Ganpati festival started in Mumbai decades back from a tiny chawl in the Girgaon area of Mumbai under the leadership of Lokmanya Balgangadhar Tilak. The Ganpati festival is still celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm in this tiny chawl and in the same fashion as it was celebrated decades ago. We caught a glimpse of the Aagman of Keshav Ji Naik Chawl Ganpati and the first aarti. Take a look.
07 September,2024 06:41 PM ISTThe 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 ISTThe 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 ISTOn 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.
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07 September,2024 02:54 PM ISTA day before Ganesh Chaturthi 2024, in one of the remarkable revelations by the Ganpati Pandals in the city of Mumbai, Khetwadicha Ganraj from the 12th lane of Khetwadi was unveiled today. The theme of the Khetwadicha Ganraj is Ayodhya Ram Mandir this year. Established in the year 1959, this mandal is one of the oldest pandals in the city. It is situated in an area where each lane is famed to house a big Ganpati idol. Catch the first look of Khetwadicha Ganraj here.
06 September,2024 09:09 PM ISTThis 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.
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06 September,2024 11:42 AM ISTOn 31st August, Mumbai saw one of the grandest Ganpati aagman of 2024. Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani Aagman 2024 took place today in the Parel area with scores of devotees gathering to welcome Ganpati Bappa. Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani Aagman is considered to be one of the most popular aagman in the city. Thousands of devotees were seen dancing to the tunes of Dhol and music as they welcomed back Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani. On the other hand, at the pandal, a team of decked-up drummers and devotees patiently waited for the Chintamani Bappa to arrive at the pandal. Watch the grandest aagman of 2024.
31 August,2024 08:09 PM ISTGanesh Chaturthi 2024 is here. Each year, Parel’s Railway ground turns into a huge workshop for Ganpati murti makers and this is not without a reason. With time, not only the demand for the Ganpati murtis have increased but the sizes too. To sculpt huge Ganpati murtis as tall as 22 feet, Railway Ground gives way to these murtikars who sculpt Ganapti murtis from scratch here. The work starts months before the actual Ganpati festival and so do the orders for the Ganpati murtis. What goes into making the iconic and famous Ganpati murtis of Mumbai? As the celebration comes close, take a look.
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