Ganeshotsav 2026 Begins In Mumbai As Lalbaugcha Raja, Mumbaicha Raja Draw Crowds; Watch LIVE Here
Mumbai: Mumbai came alive with devotion, music and celebrations on Monday as Ganeshotsav 2026 officially began, with millions of devotees welcoming Lord Ganesha into homes, housing societies and public pandals across the city. Several prominent Ganesh mandals have broadcast their bappa's mandaps for 24x7 LIVE darshan, for devotees who wish to pray from home.
Mumbai witnessed a grand start to Ganeshotsav 2026 on September 14 as devotees welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes and public pandals across the city. The 10-day festival, marking the beginning of a ten-day celebration, is set to conclude with a spectacular immersion procession on Anant Chaturdashi, September 25.
Prominent Ganesh mandals across Mumbai began their celebrations with 24x7 LIVE darshan, allowing devotees to pray from the comfort of their homes. Among the most popular attractions was Lalbaugcha Raja, which celebrated its 93rd year with a massive crowd eagerly gathering for Mukh Darshan, the first glimpse of the idol. Navsachi mandal too saw a heavy rush as devotees sought blessings by touching the idol's feet.
Mumbaicha Raja, located at Ganesh Galli, attracted devotees with its retro-style 22-foot-tall idol and elaborate decorations showcasing Mumbai's cultural heritage. Chinchpoklicha Chintamani, one of the historic Ganesh mandals in the city, celebrated its 107th year, drawing a massive crowd to seek blessings of the majestic idol near Chinchpokli railway station.
Other prominent mandals, including GSB Seva Mandal in Matunga and Andhericha Raja, also witnessed large crowds. While traditional Vedic rituals are a core part of the festivities at GSB Seva Mandal, Andhericha Raja continues to captivate devotees with its grand celebrations and decorations.
Security agencies have heightened their presence at key locations to manage the anticipated large crowds throughout the festival. With Mumbai settling into the festive spirit, the next 10 days are expected to be filled with faith, tradition, music, and artistic displays, leading up to the city's impressive immersion processions on September 25.
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