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IN PHOTOS | Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Iconic idols roll through streets as Mumbai gets ready to welcome Bappa

Updated On: 12 September, 2026 10:28 PM IST | Divya Nair

Iconic Ganpati idols, including Fort Cha Raja, Dhobi Cha Yuvraj and Dhobi Talao Cha Morya, rolled through Mumbai streets on September 12 as the city prepared to welcome Bappa for Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14. PICS/ASHISH RAJE

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The Ganesh idol of Fort Cha Raja Ganesh Utsav Mandal being taken in procession past BMC headquarters and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on Saturday. PIC/ASHISH RAJE
The Ganesh idol of Fort Cha Raja Ganesh Utsav Mandal being taken in procession past BMC headquarters and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on Saturday. PIC/ASHISH RAJE
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Mumbai is getting ready to welcome Bappa, and the city’s streets are already beginning to reflect the excitement of Ganesh Chaturthi
Mumbai is getting ready to welcome Bappa, and the city’s streets are already beginning to reflect the excitement of Ganesh Chaturthi
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On Saturday, two days before Ganeshotsav 2026, iconic Ganpati idols from prominent Mumbai mandals were seen making their way through the city as preparations gathered pace for the festival
On Saturday, two days before Ganeshotsav 2026, iconic Ganpati idols from prominent Mumbai mandals were seen making their way through the city as preparations gathered pace for the festival
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The processions brought some of the city’s much-loved Bappa idols onto the streets, drawing attention at several prominent locations
The processions brought some of the city’s much-loved Bappa idols onto the streets, drawing attention at several prominent locations
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Among the idols seen on the move were Fort Cha Raja, Dhobi Cha Yuvraj and Dhobi Talao Cha Morya. The idols passed through areas including Byculla, Mumbai Central, the BMC headquarters and CSMT as they made their way ahead of the Ganeshotsav celebrations
Among the idols seen on the move were Fort Cha Raja, Dhobi Cha Yuvraj and Dhobi Talao Cha Morya. The idols passed through areas including Byculla, Mumbai Central, the BMC headquarters and CSMT as they made their way ahead of the Ganeshotsav celebrations
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The arrival of Bappa is an annual highlight for Mumbaikars, with thousands of devotees visiting neighbourhood mandals and participating in the celebrations. The days leading up to Ganesh Chaturthi also see idols being transported across the city, adding to the unmistakable festive atmosphere
The arrival of Bappa is an annual highlight for Mumbaikars, with thousands of devotees visiting neighbourhood mandals and participating in the celebrations. The days leading up to Ganesh Chaturthi also see idols being transported across the city, adding to the unmistakable festive atmosphere
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With Ganesh Chaturthi falling on September 14 this year, Mumbai is preparing for 11 days of devotion and celebrations. From south Mumbai to the suburbs, the city is set to come alive with Ganpati idols, decorations and devotees welcoming Bappa.
With Ganesh Chaturthi falling on September 14 this year, Mumbai is preparing for 11 days of devotion and celebrations. From south Mumbai to the suburbs, the city is set to come alive with Ganpati idols, decorations and devotees welcoming Bappa.

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