Andhericha Raja Ganpati To Be Immersed On Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi On September 29; Know The Story Behind The Unique Tradition
While the grand Ganeshotsav celebrations have come to an end for most of Mumbai after Anant Chaturdashi, devotees in Andheri have one more important date to look forward to. Andhericha Raja, one of Mumbai’s much-loved Ganpati idols, will follow its distinctive immersion tradition this year, with the idol scheduled to leave the pandal on September 29, 2026, coinciding with Angaraki Sankashti…
Andhericha Raja, a beloved Ganpati idol in Mumbai, will be immersed on Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi on September 29, 2026. This differs from most other Ganpati idols, which are typically immersed on Anant Chaturdashi. The unique immersion date is due to a sacred vow made by the workers associated with the mandal, a community responsible for the idol.
If their difficult situation was resolved, they vowed to continue worshipping the deity until the following Sankashti Chaturthi. When their situation was eventually resolved, they honored their promise, and the tradition has been upheld ever since. This practice has earned Andhericha Raja the nickname Navasala Pavnara Ganpati, which signifies a Ganpati who fulfills devotees' vows.
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