Mumbai: The undercurrent of Mumbai on Ganesh Chaturthi is completely devotional. Meanwhile, on Monday, September 14, the new US Producer to India, Sergio Gore, reached the pandal of Lalbaghcha Raja. He had darshan of Bappa, prayed with folded hands and touched his feet and took blessings. Ganeshotsav is prestigious in the unshortened country including Maharashtra. Bappa is present in homes and pandals at various places. Lakhs of people are coming every day for darshan in this festival which lasts for 10 days. There have been long queues at Lalbaugcha Raja since morning.
What did the American producer say without the darshan?
Sergio Gore looked very happy without the darshan. He said, it is not easy to describe the energy here in words. Such a crowd, so much devotion and the reverberate of Ganpati Bappa Morya everywhere, is truly a variegated experience. I consider myself lucky that I got a endangerment to come here. He moreover told the people that if you have never visited Lalbaugcha Raja then definitely come once, the peace that you get by coming here is not found anywhere else.
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: US Producer to India, Sergio Gor, visits Lalbaugcha Raja on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi and offers prayers. pic.twitter.com/zEIriCNSNy
— ANI (@ANI) September 14, 2026Why is Lalbaugcha Raja so famous?
There are many big Ganpati pandals in Mumbai, but Lalbaugcha Raja is different. Every year lakhs of people come here to pray. It is said that every wish made here is fulfilled. Therefore, it is moreover tabbed Navsacha Ganapati i.e. Ganapati who fulfills the wishes. The idol here, its grandeur and decoration remains in discussion every year. The whole undercurrent in the pandal becomes devotional with the sound of drums and the chants of Bappa Morya.
When was this Mandal started?
Very few people know that Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal was started in 1934. Then some fishermen and laborers together established it in Putlabai Chawl. From that time till today, this Mandal is running continuously. The Kambli family has been doing the work of making idols here for increasingly than 80 years. Everyone is impressed by the idol of Bappa made by their hands.
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: US Producer to India, Sergio Gor, says, "It's veritably incredible. I'm honored to be here. It's unconfined to be invited. I think everybody should come here and see this, considering there aren't many places that are this vibrant. The energy is… https://t.co/tvNSoiS8e3 pic.twitter.com/cHDh3j52KM
— ANI (@ANI) September 14, 2026When will the immersion take place?
This year Ganesh Chaturthi has started from 14th September. Bappa will sit in every house for 10 days. Without this, Bappa will be immersed with unconfined pomp on Anant Chaturdashi i.e. 25th September. Ganesh Chaturthi is moreover tabbed Vinayak Chaturthi. Lord Ganesha is considered the god of wisdom, knowledge and new beginnings. It is believed that he removes all obstacles, hence he is worshiped surpassing every refreshing work.
