This Sarvajanik Ganesh Utsav mandal in Bandra has carried forward the legacy of organising the festival since pre-independence times. Even though the area is considered a sensitive zone with respect to religious differences, the Sarvajanik Ganesh Utsav Mandal Bandra West has carried out celebrations peacefully for 100 years.

Over the years, the mandal would pick a theme and the decorations would reflect some historic incident or what was trending at the time. However, this year—as part of the centenary celebrations—a ‘royal mahal’ will be erected as a tribute to Bappa for making it possible to run the maldal for 100 years without any difficulties. Additionally, various events like Ganpati decoration and Bhajan competitions will be organised.