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IN PHOTOS: Gauri Aagman 2026 | Traditional Gauri idols arrive in Mumbai markets and homes

Updated On: 17 September, 2026 08:59 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

From the bustling lanes of Lalbaug and Girgaon to homes preparing to welcome Goddess Gauri, the festive atmosphere reflected the city’s rich traditions and devotion on Thursday. Pics/Ashish Raje

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Shops in Mumbai’s Lalbaug and Girgaon areas were on Thursday busy preparing for Gauri Aagman, the traditional welcoming of Goddess Gauri. Pics/Ashish Raje
Shops in Mumbai’s Lalbaug and Girgaon areas were on Thursday busy preparing for Gauri Aagman, the traditional welcoming of Goddess Gauri. Pics/Ashish Raje
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Gauri Aagman is observed during Ganeshotsav, with devotees welcoming Goddess Gauri into their homes and offering prayers
Gauri Aagman is observed during Ganeshotsav, with devotees welcoming Goddess Gauri into their homes and offering prayers
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Gauri, regarded as Goddess Parvati and the mother of Lord Ganesha, is welcomed into homes during the Ganeshotsav period and worshipped as a symbol of prosperity and well-being
Gauri, regarded as Goddess Parvati and the mother of Lord Ganesha, is welcomed into homes during the Ganeshotsav period and worshipped as a symbol of prosperity and well-being
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Shopkeepers have been busy arranging Gauri masks, idols and decorative ensembles for devotees preparing to welcome the goddess into their homes
Shopkeepers have been busy arranging Gauri masks, idols and decorative ensembles for devotees preparing to welcome the goddess into their homes
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At Hiramani Market in Lalbaug, shopkeepers are preparing Gauri idols and traditional decorative items ahead of the celebrations
At Hiramani Market in Lalbaug, shopkeepers are preparing Gauri idols and traditional decorative items ahead of the celebrations
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The market is well known for its wide collection of Gauri masks, or mukhavate, including both standard and standing varieties
The market is well known for its wide collection of Gauri masks, or mukhavate, including both standard and standing varieties
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According to religious beliefs, the arrival of Gauri is regarded as the visit of Goddess Mahalakshmi, who is believed to bless families with prosperity and financial stability
According to religious beliefs, the arrival of Gauri is regarded as the visit of Goddess Mahalakshmi, who is believed to bless families with prosperity and financial stability
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Devotees begin by preparing a special Gauri altar at home, adorning it with flowers, lights and traditional artefacts
Devotees begin by preparing a special Gauri altar at home, adorning it with flowers, lights and traditional artefacts

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