Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Every year Ganesh Utsav starts from the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapada. Ganesh Utsav is a 10-day festival, on the first day of which the idol of Lord Ganapati is installed on Ganesh Chaturthi. Ganpati immersion takes place on the 10th or last day. This year Ganesh Chaturthi is on 19th September. Ganesh idols will be installed in temples, homes, and grand pandals on this day. Although the Ganpati festival is celebrated almost all over the country, this festival is celebrated the most in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
During Ganeshotsav, it is a sight to behold at every place in Maharashtra. Grand Ganpati pandals are decorated in many cities of Maharashtra. Celebrities also participate in these Ganpati pandals and perform Ganesha puja. If you also want to celebrate Ganesh Utsav, then this time you can go to visit the most grand Ganpati pandals in the country.
Raja of Lalbagh, Mumbai
The most famous Ganesh pandal is set up in Lalbagh market on GD Goenka Road in metropolitan Mumbai. The name of this pandal is 'Lalbagh Cha Raja'. A grand statue of Ganapati, who is called the King of Lalbagh, is installed in this pandal. Ganpati installation has been taking place here since 1934. Lord Ganesha seated here is also considered the 'Ganpati of vows'. Many celebrities also come to this pandal for worship during Ganesh Utsav.
Andheri cha Raja, Mumbai
The most grand pandals are decorated in Mumbai. One of these is famous by the name of Andhereecha Raja. This Ganpati Pandal has been organized since 1966. Many celebrities participate here in the 10-day festival. The Ganpati pandal of Andhericha Raja is famous for its mesmerizing decorations.
Mumbai cha Raja, Ganesh Gali
During Ganpati festival, 'Mumbaicha Raja' is present in Ganesh streets and lanes of Mumbai. Located at a short distance from Lalbagh Cha Raja Pandal, it is one of the most famous pandals in the city. For the first time in 1928, mill workers performed Ganpati puja and celebrated the festival here. Since then, every year a Ganpati Utsav pandal has been decorated for Mumbaicha Raja with a special theme in Ganesh Gali.
GBS Seva Mandal Ganpati, Dwarkanath Bhawan
A grand Ganpati festival is organized at Dwarkanath Bhawan on Cuttack Road, Wadala, Mumbai. Here the Ganpati pandal of GBS Seva Mandal is organized, which is famous by the name of Gold Ganesh. In this pandal, real gold jewelry is used to adorn Ganapati. For this reason, it is considered the richest mandal of the city. Also, this is the only pandal where rituals are performed 24 hours a day throughout the 10-day festival.
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