7 September 2024
- Bhupinder Singh
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Founded in 1934 at Lalbaug Market, this was the very first installation of Lord Ganpati at Lalbaugcha Raja!
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Lalbaugcha Raja in 1935
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In 1936, the most famous Sarvajanik Ganapati was displayed.
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Lalbaugcha Raja in 1937
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Lalbaugcha Raja in 1938
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Lalbaugcha Raja in 1939
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Lalbaugcha Raja in 1940
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The Ganpati idol set up in 1941 is special in India's freedom struggle! The Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal was created by freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak in 1932.
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This is how the idol looked in 1942. The grand event, organized by the Kambli family, attracts 1.5 million visitors during the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival!
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Lalbaugcha Raja in 1944.
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Lalbaugcha Raja in 1945.
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Here¡¯s a beautiful black-and-white photo of Ganpati from 1946.
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Ganesh¡¯s statue of freedom in 1947!
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