Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Lalbaugcha Raja makes its first appearance in Mumbai
Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: The Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh Mandal, known for putting up Mumbai’s famous Lord Ganesh idol, revealed the first look of the idol on Friday. This year, the festival will last from September 19 to September 28, spanning 10 days.
During these 10 days, many groups in Mumbai and other parts of the state create special setups called “pandals” that attract thousands of devotees.
Lalbaugcha Raja is one of the oldest and most famous groups in Mumbai, drawing around one crore (10 million) devotees, including celebrities and politicians. To ensure everyone’s safety, strict security measures are in place.
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi
The Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal has been placing the Ganpati idol at its pandal in Central Mumbai since 1934. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi, is a ten-day Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the deity of new beginnings.
During Ganesh Chaturthi Puja, people worship Lord Ganesha with great devotion, following sixteen rituals called the Shodashopachara Puja. They also recite sacred mantras during these rituals. These sixteen steps cover various aspects of worship.