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Mumbai is all set for Ganesh Chaturthi as the first look of the iconic Lalbagucha Raja was revealed on Sunday evening. The idol, considered the symbol of devotion and Mumbai’s cultural heartbeat, attracts millions of devotees every year. This year’s festival, commencing on August 27, promises grandeur with eco-friendly innovations. Maharashtra’s government’s recognition of Ganeshotosav as a state festival honours the tradition and the community spirit.
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The Lalbaugcha Raja idol, made under the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal since 1934, continues to be one of the most visited Ganaptai pandals in Mumbai. (Photo source: (Photo source: PTI)
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The Kambli family is behind the design and caring for the idol for nearly eight decades, continuing the esteemed generational legacy. (Photo source: IE)
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Artisans in Mumbai are promoting eco-friendly Ganpati idols made of recycled paper, which are durable, light in weight, and usually dissolve easily after immersion. (Photo source: X)
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Nagpur’s historic Chitar Oil market has become a centre of idol making, where generations-old families have kept alive the traditional craft. (Photo source: IE)
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To ease the travel during the festival, Indian Railways has announced 392 special train trips from August 21 to September 10 for devotees. (Photo source: X)
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These innovative paper idols, which are approximately 2.5-3kg in comparison to 20 kg clay versions, are increasingly gaining popularity among families that are travelling long distances. (Photo source: IE)
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Earlier, the Maharashtra government had declared Ganeshotsav as the official ‘’Maharashtra State Festival’’, highlighting its cultural, social and historical significance. (Photo source: X
