Mumbai Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi With Grand Pandals
· Entertainment · The Hindu, The Independent
Mumbai is currently observing the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival, a cornerstone of the city's cultural identity. Elaborate pandals have been established across various neighbourhoods, including the famous Lalbaugcha Raja, which was first established in 1934. Thousands of devotees and public figures visit these sites annually, driven by the belief that the idols, particularly the Navasacha Ganapati, fulfill their wishes. Following the conclusion of the festival, the shrines are dismantled and the clay idols are immersed in the sea. The scale of the celebrations and the size of the crowds have consistently grown over recent years.
Why it matters
The festival is a major cultural and economic event in Mumbai, drawing massive crowds and significant public participation that defines the city's social calendar.
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