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In Photos: First look of Mumbaicha Raja

Updated On: 25 August, 2025 08:22 PM IST | Tarun Verma

he first look of this year’s Mumbaicha Raja was unveiled on Monday, drawing devotees and enthusiasts alike to witness the iconic Ganesh idol. Inspired by the Rameshwaram Mandir in Tamil Nadu, the 22-foot handcrafted idol continues a 45-year-old tradition of artistry without moulds. (Pics/ Manjeet Thakur and Raj Patil)

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The Mumbaicha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal unveiled the first look of this year's idol on Monday. (Pics/Manjeet Thakur and Raj Patil)
The Mumbaicha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal unveiled the first look of this year's idol on Monday. (Pics/Manjeet Thakur and Raj Patil)
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The Mumbaicha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal unveiled the first look of this year's idol on Monday. (Pics/Manjeet Thakur and Raj Patil)

The Mumbaicha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal unveiled the first look of this year's idol on Monday. (Pics/Manjeet Thakur and Raj Patil)

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Every year, during the grand festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, millions of devotees flock to Mumbai’s famous Mumbaicha Raja, the most iconic Ganesh idol in the city.

Every year, during the grand festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, millions of devotees flock to Mumbai’s famous Mumbaicha Raja, the most iconic Ganesh idol in the city.

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The iconic Mumbaicha Raja holds a special place in the hearts of devotees. During the grand celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi in the Maximum City, its name echoes above all, uniting lakhs in prayer, devotion, and the embrace of age-old traditions.

The iconic Mumbaicha Raja holds a special place in the hearts of devotees. During the grand celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi in the Maximum City, its name echoes above all, uniting lakhs in prayer, devotion, and the embrace of age-old traditions.

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The iconic 22-foot idol is crafted entirely by hand—without the use of moulds, a tradition upheld for over 45 years.

The iconic 22-foot idol is crafted entirely by hand—without the use of moulds, a tradition upheld for over 45 years.

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Located in Ganesh Galli, Lalbaug, the Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal, famously known as Mumbaicha Raja, was established in 1928, making it one of the oldest and most iconic Ganesh pandals in Mumbai.

Located in Ganesh Galli, Lalbaug, the Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal, famously known as Mumbaicha Raja, was established in 1928, making it one of the oldest and most iconic Ganesh pandals in Mumbai.

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