Home / Mumbai / Mumbai News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Ganeshotsav 2026 | Lalbaugcha Raja draws large crowds on eve of Anant Chaturdashi

IN PHOTOS: Ganeshotsav 2026 | Lalbaugcha Raja draws large crowds on eve of Anant Chaturdashi

Updated On: 24 September, 2026 08:16 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

A day before devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha on Anant Chaturdashi, large numbers of devotees gathered in Lalbaug on Thursday evening to seek blessings from the famous Lalbaugcha Raja and other Ganpati idols in the area. Pics/Sameer Abedi

  • WhatsApp
  • Twitter
  • WhatsAppBookmarkBookmark
01
The area witnessed a steady flow of devotees. Pics/Sameer Abedi
The area witnessed a steady flow of devotees. Pics/Sameer Abedi
02
People were seen arriving from different parts of Mumbai for darshan and offer prayers
People were seen arriving from different parts of Mumbai for darshan and offer prayers
03
Many devotees were also seen capturing photographs and videos on their mobile phones as they made their way through the festive crowds
Many devotees were also seen capturing photographs and videos on their mobile phones as they made their way through the festive crowds
04
With the Ganesh festival nearing its conclusion, the atmosphere in Lalbaug remained festive, with devotees making the most of their final opportunities to seek blessings before the idols are taken for immersion
With the Ganesh festival nearing its conclusion, the atmosphere in Lalbaug remained festive, with devotees making the most of their final opportunities to seek blessings before the idols are taken for immersion
05
Considering the large crowds expected in the area ahead of Anant Chaturdashi, special security arrangements have been put in place by civic authorities and management of Lalbaugcha Raja
Considering the large crowds expected in the area ahead of Anant Chaturdashi, special security arrangements have been put in place by civic authorities and management of Lalbaugcha Raja
06
September 25 will mark Anant Chaturdashi, when devotees across Mumbai will bid farewell to Lord Ganesha through immersion processions
September 25 will mark Anant Chaturdashi, when devotees across Mumbai will bid farewell to Lord Ganesha through immersion processions

Recommended Photos

Next Gallery

Photo of Day

On the curve

On the curve

People sit on concrete road dividers as vehicles pass by near the Bandra East railway station. Pic/Nimesh Dave