Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. It is believed that Lord Ganesha was born on this day. Ganesh Chaturthi marks the beginning of the 10-day Ganpati festival, which concludes on the 10th day with Ganpati immersion on Anant Chaturdashi.
This time Ganesh Chaturthi and Ganpati Utsav are starting from 7 September 2024. This festival is celebrated the most in Maharashtra and Gujarat. Grand Ganpati pandals are decorated at various places during Ganeshotsav. World famous Ganpati pandals are set up in many cities of Maharashtra, in which celebrities also participate. If you also want to visit Ganpati pandals on the occasion of this Ganeshotsav, then know about the biggest and grand Ganpati pandals in the country.
Lalbaug Ka Raja, Mumbai
Ganeshotsav is celebrated with great fervor in the metropolitan city of Maharashtra, Mumbai. The most famous and ancient Ganesh pandal is decorated in Lalbaug market on GD Goenka Road in Mumbai. Ganpati installation has been taking place here since the year 1934. This pandal is named "Lalbaug Cha Raja" after the name of the place. A grand idol of Lord Ganesha is installed in this pandal, which is called Lalbaug Ka Raja. He is also considered "Mannaton Ka Ganapati". During the 10-day Ganesh festival, many celebrities join the Lalbaug Cha Raja pandal to worship.
Andheri Cha Raja, Mumbai
One of the most grand pandals of Maya Nagri Mumbai is decorated in Andheri. This pandal is famous by the name of Andheri Cha Raja. This Ganesh pandal has been organized continuously since 1966. People from Mumbai and nearby cities also come here to see the decorations and Ganpati idol. Apart from this, Ganpati festival is celebrated here for 10 days, in which many celebrities, film stars and politicians participate.
GSB Seva Mandal Ganpati, Dwarkanath Bhavan
Dwarkanath Bhavan is on Cuttack Road in Wadala, where a grand Ganpati festival is organized. The Ganpati pandal decorated here by GBS Seva Mandal is known as "Gold Ganesh". The reason for this is that real gold ornaments are used for the decoration of Lord Ganesha. Due to this, it is considered the richest mandal of the city. Apart from this, this is the only pandal where rituals are performed for 24 hours during the 10-day festival.
Mumbai Cha Raja, Ganesh Gali
Ganpati is installed in Ganesh Gali and Lane in Mumbai itself. Ganpati installation is being done here since the year 1928. For the first time, mill workers installed Ganesha here and performed puja and celebrated the festival. Since then "Mumbai Cha Raja" has been seated in Ganesh Gali. This pandal is one of the most famous pandals in the city. Ganesh Gali celebrates Ganpati festival every year with a special theme.
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