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

Known as the King of Lalbaug, this revered idol is not only a symbol of devotion but also a cultural landmark

The first Lalbaugcha Raja idol was installed in 1934

A swarm of devotees had gathered to witness the unveiling of the Lalbaugcha Raja Ganpati 2025 on Sunday evening 

The local fishing community and mill workers, who had lost their livelihoods due to the closure of a popular market in Lalbaug, vowed to Lord Ganesha for a permanent marketplace. When their prayers were answered, they started installing Ganesh idols in gratitude. Since then, Lalbaugcha Raja has been celebrated as the navasacha Ganpati — the Ganesha who fulfils wishes