Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Mumbai on Saturday and visited Lalbaugcha Raja during the ongoing Ganesh festival 2025. During his visit, Shah also offered prayers to Lord Ganesh at the residence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and other leaders in city. (PICS/ PTI and X)
Updated On: 2025-08-31 03:50 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar, and Maharashtra CM Fadnavis were also present during Shah's visit
Shah, accompanied by his son and ICC Chairman Jay Shah, along with other family members, visited the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja to seek blessings
The Home Minister after the 'darshan' of Lord Ganesh, offered prayers to Lord Ganesha, joining thousands of devotees who throng the Lalbaugcha Raja during the festive season
The 10-day Ganeshotsav celebrations began on August 27 in Mumbai
The history of Lalbaugcha Raja is well known, as it is one of the most popular Ganesh idols in Mumbai, attracting lakhs of devotees, celebrities, and politicians every year