{
  "id": 8907172,
  "title": "Thai Tourists Go Pandal Hopping In Mumbai; Offer Massive Currency Garland To Lalbaugcha Raja | WATCH",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/thai-tourists-go-pandal-hopping-in-mumbai-offer-massive-currency",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/thai-tourists-go-pandal-hopping-in-mumbai-offer-massive-currency-garland-to-lalbaugcha-raja-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ganeshotsav, the Hindu festival celebrating the birthday of Lord Ganesha, has brought together devotees from all over the world, including a group of tourists from Thailand. Dubbed @ganeshinsuanbkk on social media, this group has been exploring Mumbai’s Ganpati pandals since their arrival in the city around four days ago. Their itinerary includes some of the city’s most famous pandals like Lalbaugcha Raja, Chintamani, and Mumbaicha Raja, where they have sought blessings and marveled at the grandeur of Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav celebrations.\n\nThe group’s journey of pandal-hopping has been widely shared on Instagram, with followers admiring their traditional Thai attire amidst the bustling crowds of Mumbai’s revered Ganpati mandals. Their visit to Lalbaugcha Raja, one of Mumbai’s most prominent pandals, featured an especially memorable moment. During their offering to Bappa, the tourists presented a massive garland adorned with ₹500 currency notes, creating an unusual yet striking sight. This unique offering added another unforgettable chapter to their adventure in Mumbai’s vibrant Ganeshotsav festivities.",
  "summary": "Ganeshotsav has once again brought together devotees from across the world, and a group of tourists from Thailand is making the most of Mumbai’s festive spirit. The group, known on Instagram as @ganeshinsuanbkk, has been visiting some of the city’s most prominent Ganpati pandals since arriving in Mumbai around four days ago. From the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja to Chintamani and Mumbaicha Raja, the…",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}