<p>The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ganeshotsav-2024-donations-at-lalbaghcha-raja-reach-over-5-6-crore-in-cash-23396868" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lalbaugcha Raja mandal</a> has received R5.65 &nbsp;crore in cash donations this Ganesh Chaturthi, its treasurer revealed on Friday.</p>
<p>Mangesh Dalvi, the treasurer, said, &ldquo;Between September 7 and 20, the faithful donated Rs 5,65,90,000 in cash. Devotees have also donated 4,151 grams of gold and 64,321 grams of silver.&rdquo;</p>
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<p>A <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/farewell-bappa-middays-lensmen-frame-the-emotion-23395603" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">public auction of attractive gold and silver items</a> offered by devotees at the feet of the idol is scheduled to be held on Saturday at 6 pm sharp. The event will take place at the Lalbaugcha Raja mandap.</p>
<p>According to sources, some devotees of Ganpati Bappa also donated dollars.</p>
<p>The iconic idol, housed at the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal in Putlabai chawl, is a central attraction during Ganesh Chaturthi, drawing thousands of worshippers seeking blessings from the beloved deity.</p>
<p>On September 5, the first look of this year&rsquo;s Lalbaugcha Raja was unveiled, and the grand reveal set the stage for one of Mumbai&rsquo;s most anticipated events.</p>
<p>The Kambli family has been <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-32-thefts-during-lalbaugcha-raja-visarjan-procession-23395550" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">custodians of the revered idol</a> and managing celebrations surrounding it for 80 years.&nbsp;</p><p>
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