Mumbai is witnessing a wave of devotion today as Magh Ganesh Chaturthi—also known as Ganesh Jayanti or Maghi Ganpati—is being celebrated with traditional fervour. The city’s spiritual focus is firmly on the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, home to the revered Navasacha Ganpati
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Ganpati idol beautifully adorned with flowers at Siddhivinayak Temple on Magh Ganpati. PIC/X@SVTMumbai
Mumbai is witnessing a wave of devotion today as Magh Ganesh Chaturthi—also known as Ganesh Jayanti or Maghi Ganpati—is being celebrated with traditional fervour. The day marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, believed to have been created by Goddess Parvati from sandalwood paste. Considered highly auspicious, devotees observe the festival to seek wisdom, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles in the year ahead.
The city’s spiritual focus is firmly on the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, home to the revered Navasacha Ganpati. From the early hours, the temple witnessed massive footfall, with long queues stretching across adjoining lanes. Devotees arrived carrying flowers, coconuts, fruits, and other pooja essentials, as the surroundings echoed with chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya” and devotional hymns. For those unable to visit in person, the celebrations were live-streamed on the temple’s official platforms.
The day began with the traditional Kakad Aarti and Ganesh Yaag, followed by abhishek pooja, during which the deity was ceremonially bathed with water, milk, and other sacred offerings. The idol was adorned with elaborate floral decorations, while heaps of fruit offerings added to the grandeur. At specific intervals, temple doors were temporarily closed to facilitate essential rituals, including Naivedhya and the Shejaarti, with devotees allowed only limited-distance darshan during these periods.
These observances are part of the week-long Magh Shri Ganesh Jayanti Mahotsav, celebrated across Maharashtra. Many devotees also install Ganpati idols at home during this period. The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple Trust has organised a series of devotional programmes, bhajans, and cultural events, with today’s celebrations forming the highlight.
The centrepiece of the day is the grand Rath Shobhayatra, scheduled for the afternoon. A ceremonial chariot carrying a replica of Lord Ganesha will traverse key routes in Dadar and Prabhadevi, including S.K. Bole Marg, Agar Bazar, Gokhale Road, Portuguese Church, Sayani Marg, and Veer Savarkar Marg, before returning to the temple. The procession features 14 dhol tasha troupes and vibrant Maharashtrian folk performances such as Lezim, Tarpa, Bangar, Gawli, and Adivasi dances, seamlessly blending devotion with cultural heritage.
In view of the heavy turnout, Mumbai Police and civic authorities have deployed additional personnel and implemented strict crowd-management measures in and around the temple premises. Regulated entry points and enhanced security arrangements are in place to ensure the safety of devotees.
As the day draws to a close, worshippers will gather for the Shree Darshan Night Aarti and the concluding Shejaarti, marking the end of a spiritually charged day. At Siddhivinayak, Magh Ganesh Chaturthi remains more than a festival it is a powerful expression of faith, tradition, and collective devotion that continues to draw thousands to the city’s iconic shrine.
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