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Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: What makes GSB Seva Mandal's Ganpati richest in Mumbai?

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: What makes GSB Seva Mandal's Ganpati richest in Mumbai?

On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi 2023, the Ganeshotsav festivities are in full swing in Mumbai. In today's episode of Mumbaicha Ganeshotsav, we visited the GSB or Goud Saraswat Brahmin Mandal's Ganpati in King's circle. This Ganpati, touted as the richest Ganpati of Mumbai has been adorned with 69 kgs of gold and 336 kgs of silver this year. The GSB seva mandal has bought an insurance of Rs 360 Crores that covers the mandal, structure, public calamities, its volunteers, and jewelry adorned by the idol. Watch this video to know more about the richest Ganpati of Mumbai! 

23 September,2023 07:10 PM IST | Mumbai
Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Watch first look of GSB Seva Mandal Ganpati

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Watch first look of GSB Seva Mandal Ganpati

Mumbai's richest Ganpati by the GSB Seva Mandal was installed on Sunday at King's Circle during Ganesh Chaturthi 2023. The idol has been adorned with 69kg of gold and 336 kg of silver this year. Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha is a 10 day festival which will be observed from September 19 to September 28. 

18 September,2023 12:39 PM IST | Mumbai
I tried Best and Unique Idlis at Matunga | Top South Indian Food In Mumbai

I tried Best and Unique Idlis at Matunga | Top South Indian Food In Mumbai

When it comes to South Indian food, Matunga is undoubtedly the ultimate hub. We went out on the streets of Mumbai to taste iconic and unique Idlis at popular South Indian joints like Arya Bhavan, Sharda Bhuvan, Cafe Mysore, and Ayyappan Idli Stall. Each place has it’s own unique charm and popular idli variety that you just can’t miss.  You can find the above places at the below address.  Arya BhavanShop No. 9 & 10, Bhanujyoti Building Opposite Matunga Central Railway Station, Lakhamsi Napoo Rd, Matunga East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400019 Sharda BhavanTelang Road, Shop No. 45, Ground Floor, Opp. Railway Station, L.N. Road, Matunga East, Mumbai Cafe MysoreDurlabh Niwas, 1/461, Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Rd, Opp B.N. Maheshwari Udyan, Matunga East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400019 Ayyappan Idli StallBharat Mansion, Shop 7, Plot 21, Ground Floor, Bhaudaji Rd, near SIES High School, Matunga East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400019

30 March,2023 01:21 PM IST | Mumbai
How This Mumbai Bookseller Found His Calling On A Footpath In Matunga

How This Mumbai Bookseller Found His Calling On A Footpath In Matunga

Almost 70 years after his father set up shop on a footpath in Matunga, Kasi Viswanathan continues to run Durai Book House on the very same spot. After taking over it 30 years ago, he has recognised changing trends and hopes to continue keeping Matunga as a hub for book lovers in Mumbai

04 December,2022 02:42 PM IST | Mumbai
How This Versova Father-Son Duo Converted A Scrap Shop Into A Bookshop

How This Versova Father-Son Duo Converted A Scrap Shop Into A Bookshop

When Navin Soni came to Mumbai from Gujarat over five decades ago, little did he know that his scrap shop would turn into a book shop but he is happy to hand it over to his son Nishant, who is now continuing his father’s legacy

22 October,2022 04:24 PM IST | Mumbai
This Mahim Bookseller Aims To Sell Books For Rs 100 To Promote Reading

This Mahim Bookseller Aims To Sell Books For Rs 100 To Promote Reading

Dhiraj Visariya has been managing his bookshop Ambika Book Centre in the western suburb for roughly 30 years and through it all has seen his readers grow through thick and thin and that is what keeps him going every day.

24 September,2022 12:35 PM IST | Mumbai
Technical snag at Dadar station led to delay on Central line, now resolved

Technical snag at Dadar station led to delay on Central line, now resolved

Thousands of Central Railway (CR) commuters were stranded on Thursday as local train services were delayed due to a signal glitch between Dadar and Parel railway station during the morning rush hour.  Due to a technical snag between Dadar and Parel railway station on fast track (line 06) in Mumbai, a number of passengers, mostly office-goers, got down from the coaches between Sion and Matunga railway station, and started walking along the tracks to reach their offices. Many commuters were seen changing trains on track, while a few boarded moving trains.

22 September,2022 06:38 PM IST | Mumbai
Shelf Life With Mid-day: Digging Into Archaeologist Kurush Dalal’s Vast Library

Shelf Life With Mid-day: Digging Into Archaeologist Kurush Dalal’s Vast Library

'Shelf Life with Mid-day' is a fortnightly series that explores the reading culture in Mumbai. This week we take a tour of Mumabi’s well-know archaeologist and culinary anthropologist Dr Kurush F Dalal’s personal library and know about how books have shaped his interests in history and food traditions

10 September,2022 02:59 PM IST | Mumbai
This 'accidental' Matunga bookseller Hitlar Nadar made it big in Mumbai

This 'accidental' Matunga bookseller Hitlar Nadar made it big in Mumbai

Hitlar Nadar is known for his name but what many don’t know is his passion to be a successful bookseller. He will go to the lengths and breadths of the country to look for the book you want. After coming to Mumbai over 20 years ago from Tirunelveli, he is now one of the most popular booksellers in Matunga

27 August,2022 10:51 PM IST | Mumbai
Heavy Showers Cause Waterlogging, Traffic Snarls In Parts Of The City

Heavy Showers Cause Waterlogging, Traffic Snarls In Parts Of The City

 Heavy rains continued to lash Mumbai and its suburbs on Tuesday leading to waterlogging in many areas of the city. Roads of Sion, Bandra, King Circle, Matunga and Kurla were flooded with water and people were also seen wading through knee-deep water in Andheri.

05 July,2022 02:59 PM IST

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