Ganeshotsav: The biggest festival of Mumbai.

In India, people celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi. However, the manner of celebrating in Mumbai is very dissimilar. There is nothing like the vibes here. You get chills at the thought of love, dedication, happiness, excitement, décor, dance, and the enormous Ganesh ji murtis. 
Ganesh Chaturthi (19 September this year) and Anant Chaturdashi (28 September this year) are the first and last days of this ten-day festival, respectively. But due to "Bappacha Aagman," the festival in Mumbai begins one week before Ganesh Chaturthi. Where all of Mumbai's notable and illustrious murthis have their separate pandals installed. The day of Ganesh Chaturthi is then when "Sthapana" occurs. The celebration ends with "Visarjan," which is on the tenth day after sthapana, which is on anant chaturdashi.
Last year, I went to Lalbaugcha Raja, the most well-known of them. I spent more than three hours in line. But as soon as I laid eyes on Lord Ganesh Ji's murthi, I was enthralled and entranced by its magnificence. Since I was a young child, I have followed this celebration. As I was exposed to and watched numerous videos on the Ganeshotsav in Mumbai. Last year, I finally got to fulfill a lifelong goal by going to this festival in Mumbai. Here are three popular Ganpati pandals to visit in Mumbai:


1. Lalbaugcha Raja :- 
The Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal has been installing the Ganpati idol at its pandal in Central Mumbai since 1934. Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayak Chaturthi, is a ten-day festival. The Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is dedicated to the Lord of new beginnings, Ganesha.
Lalbaugcha Raja is one of the oldest and the most popular mandals in the metropolis attracting around one crore devotees including filmstars and politicians following which tight arrangements have been made.


2. Chinchpoklicha Chintamani :-

Residents of Chinchpokli established the Chinchpokli Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal in 1920. Chinchpokli houses people from Maharashtra's Konkan region who shifted to Mumbai for better opportunities.
Chinchpokli Cha Raja, affectionately known as Chintamani, is more than just a pandal; it's a place of heartfelt gratitude. The grand greeting ritual at Chinchpokli is a sight to behold. Devotees come from far and wide to welcome Lord Ganesha, expressing their deepest thanks.

3. Fortcha Icchapurti Raja :- 
Fortcha Icchapurti Raja is one of the few mandals where the decoration of the mandal will leave you as mesmerised as the idol. With some unique themes on display, this Ganpati mandal is a one-stop solution for the darshan of all our beloved bappa's.
The mandal was established by reformers from the Sanyukt Maharashtra Movement in 1956. It is one of the first sarvajanik ganesh mandal in the area of Fort near CSMT. One of its most unique features is that the mandal has many themes and installations for example 21 Ganpati's, World's Ganpati, Pandharpur, Shivling etc.

-by Animesh Sharma 

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