Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav mandal was established in 1928 by the local devotees of Lalbaug to support the Ganeshotsav movement led by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
History:
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Facilities: Bappacha Prasad is bestowed to every devotee who comes to visit the mandal's Ganpati. The residents in the lane provide water tanks for all the devotees. The mandal has a website for the devotees, with collection of photographs of Ganesh idols.
Peak hours: 3 pm to 2 am
Security: "After the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai, we have tighten the security by installing more CCTV cameras in all possible places and our volunteers survey the crowd and communicate through walkie-talkies." said Pradeep Jadhav, the chairman of the mandal.
Specialty: The mandal is now aiming to raise funds worth Rs 5 lakh for an educational cause in Raigad District, and organizing blood donation camps at hospitals like KEM and Sion. They have also started a Ganesh book bank for needy students at a concession.
How to get there: Railway stations like Chinchpokli, Curry road and Lower Parel are close by. Nearest bus stop is at Parel Gaon.
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