Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Mumbai's Iconic Lalbaugcha Raja to Adorn Delhi Pandals | Check Details

Mumbai: Ganesh Chaturthi , a beloved festival for devotees, begins today and will continue for the next ten days. One of the most renowned Ganpati pandals in Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja. Lalbaugcha Raja, or King of Lalbaug, also known as Navsacha Ganpati. Every year, Ganeshotsav festivities begin with unveiling the first look of 'Lalbaugcha Raja', located in Putlabai Chawl.

Excitingly, devotees in the Indian capital can also experience the Lalbaugcha Raja in Delhi. The Lalbaugcha Raja Trust is hosting a spectacular Ganesh Mahotsav in New Delhi, featuring the highly anticipated Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh statue.

This renowned statue, originally from Mumbai, will be showcased in the capital once again after its first appearance in Delhi in 2015.

The event was formally introduced at a press conference held at the Constitution Club in New Delhi on Monday. Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP ) MP Manoj Tiwari, a key member of the organizing committee, announced the details of the festival. "People from across the country travel to Mumbai to have darshan of Lalbagh ka Raja. Since 2015, we've also brought the Lalbagh ka Raja to Delhi. I invite everyone in Delhi NCR to join us," Tiwari said.

Lalbagh ka Raja in Delhi

The Ganesh Mahotsav will take place from September 7th to 16th. According to Tiwari, "The pandal will span 600,000 square feet, featuring wooden flooring and accommodating approximately 500,000 people. It will include dedicated sections for discourses by Baba Bageshwar Ji and Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj, as well as cultural programs and musical performances. The venue is conveniently located near a metro station."

Here’s how you can visit Lalbagh ka Raja in Delhi: 

The Mahotsav will be held at the DDA Ground, near Sanat Nirankari Samagam, Burari, from 7th to 16th September.

Dates: September 7 to 16, 2024

Location: DDA Ground, near Sanat Nirankari Samagam, Burari

Pandal Timings: Open 24 hours a day.

Aarti Timings: Daily at 12:30 PM and 8:00 PM, Charan Sparsha and Mukh Darshan at 6:00 AM

Nearest metro: Burari METRO Station.