The GSB Seva Mandal in Matunga on Monday unveiled the first look of its Ganpati idol ahead of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 celebrations, set to begin on August 27. Regarded as Mumbai's richest idol, it is adorned with 69 kg of gold jewellery and 336 kg of silver. (PICS/ RAJ PATIL)
Updated On: 2025-08-26 01:33 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
The mandal has ramped up security for Lord Ganesha’s devotees, with the deployment of 875 personnel across three shifts, more than 100 CCTV cameras, AI-powered facial recognition systems and metal detector gates. PIC/ @gsbsevamandalmumbai
Several big mandals across Mumbai engage in philanthropic work during the 10-day festival, and the GSB Seva Mandal is no different. PIC/ RAJ PATIL
Earlier, the GSB Seva Mandal at King’s Circle, one of Mumbai’s most prominent Ganesh mandals, had announced a record-breaking insurance cover of Rs 474.46 crore for its 71st Ganeshotsav celebrations. PIC/ RAJ PATIL
This is the highest-ever insurance cover for a Ganesh mandal in the country. The mandal is widely known for hosting India’s richest Ganpati idol, adorned with more than 69 kilogrammes of gold ornaments and 336 kilogrammes of silver. PIC/ RAJ PATIL
This year, the idol has been crafted from natural clay, grass and eco-friendly water colours. PIC/ RAJ PATIL
