Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: First look of Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja unveiled, watch video
As Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 is just around the corner, Mumbai¡¯s famous Lalbaugcha Raja¡¯s first look was unveiled on Thursday evening. Taking to their YouTube account and X handle, the official account of Lalbaugcha Raja shared videos and images of this year's Lord Ganesha idol.
Ganpati Bappa is here! Every year Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations begin in Mumbai with the unveiling of 'Lalbaugcha Raja'. And last night the festivities were officially kickstarted, ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, when the first look of the idol located in the city's Putlabai Chawl was unveiled. Popularly known as 'King of Lalbaug', Lalbaugcha Raja is the most visited Ganesh mandal in India's financial capital. From celebrities to commoners, lakhs of Mumbaikars visit the iconic idol every year. Take a look at the highly anticipated moment below:
#WATCH | First look of Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja unveiled ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi pic.twitter.com/rZ7G1QZ5zv
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Unveiling of Lalbaugcha Raja 2024
Spellbound devotees were given the first glimpse of the iconic 12-foot idol dressed in maroon attire on September 5. While the 'darshan' of the idol will begin from Ganesh Chaturthi on September 7, this year the theme of decorations is supposed to be inspired by the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Designed by famous art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai, the entrance to the mandal will feature a replica of the Ram Temple, including the temple's grand dome and an idol of Lord Ram. According to a Times of India report, 2024's Lalbaugcha Raja has secured insurance of a whopping Rs 32.76 crore from New India Insurance which covers the mandal workers, the set, property, gold jewellery and other ornaments, and any other third-party liability.
History of Lalbaugcha Raja
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¡ª Lalbaugcha Raja (@LalbaugchaRaja) September 5, 2024
Exclusive live on YouTube :https://t.co/XAHhCLjBM6 pic.twitter.com/fg07hI096z
A major part of Mumbai's Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations for nearly 100 years, the mandal was actually set up in 1934 when residents of the Lakbaug earmarked an area for worship. Back then, the location was dominated by close to 100 textile mills at the peak of the Industrial Revolution. Since then, the Lalbaugcha Raja Ganapati idol has been under the care of the Kambli family.
Well, the celebrations are just about to begin and we hope all of you are ready to welcome Bappa into your homes once again!
Also Read: Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: All about Mumbai's nearly 100-year-old Lalbaugcha puja
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