{
  "id": 9359468,
  "title": "Ganeshotsav 2026: Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal Announces Charan Sparsh, Mukh Darshan Queue Closure Timings Ahead Of Visarjan; Check Details",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/ganeshotsav-2026-lalbaugcha-raja-mandal-announces-charan-sparsh-mukh",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T15:00:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/ganeshotsav-2026-lalbaugcha-raja-mandal-announces-charan-sparsh-mukh-darshan-queue-closure-timings-ahead-of-visarjan-check-details-mumbai-news"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai's beloved Lalbaugcha Raja Ganeshotsav preparations have kicked off, with the Mandal announcing the closure of Charan Sparsh and Mukh Darshan queues ahead of the idol's immersion procession. According to a post on X, Charan Sparsh Darshan will close at 6 am on September 24, while Mukh Darshan will end at 12 midnight on the same day. The mandal urged devotees to mark these timings as they gear up for the grand finale. This year's Lalbaugcha Raja, an 80-year-old idol, has drawn massive crowds, with political leaders, celebrities, and Bollywood personalities visiting the pandal. The elaborate temple-themed decor, including a massive Mahakaal-inspired Shivling, has become a major draw for visitors.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Preparations for the grand immersion procession of Mumbai's iconic Lalbaugcha Raja have begun, with the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal announcing the closing timings for the Charansparsh Darshan and Mukh Darshan queues on Thursday, September 24. According to the latest announcement shared by the mandal on X, the queue for Charansparsh Darshan, which allows devotees to touch…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Rajpal Yadav ditches VIP treatment at Lalbaugcha Raja; waits patiently in queue, watch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/rajpal-yadav-ditches-vip-treatment-at-lalbaugcha-raja-waits-patiently",
        "published": "2026-09-23T06:02:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Rajpal Yadav skips VIP queue at Lalbaugcha Raja? Video sparks debate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/rajpal-yadav-skips-vip-queue-at-lalbaugcha-raja-video-sparks-debate",
        "published": "2026-09-23T08:12:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Rajpal Yadav Ditches VIP Darshan At Lalbaugcha Raja, Waits In Queue And Chants 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' Amid ₹9 Crore Cheque Bounce Case - VIDEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/rajpal-yadav-ditches-vip-darshan-at-lalbaugcha-raja-waits-in-queue",
        "published": "2026-09-23T09:54:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}