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Girgaoncha Raja 2026 first look: Mumbai’s iconic Ganpati marks 99 years of faith, tradition, and culture

Updated On: 11 September, 2026 11:48 AM IST | Divya Nair

Girgaon Cha Raja is celebrating its 99th Ganeshotsav in 2026 with an eco-friendly Ganesh idol about 24 feet tall and weighing 3.5 tonnes. The iconic Mumbai mandal will mark its 11-day festival ahead of its historic centenary celebrations in 2027. (Pics/Nikadwari Lane Sarvajanik Shree Ganeshotsav Mandal)

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Mumbai’s popular Girgaon Cha Raja unveiled its first look for Ganeshotsav 2026 on Thursday. (Pics/Nikadwari Lane Sarvajanik Shree Ganeshotsav Mandal)
Mumbai’s popular Girgaon Cha Raja unveiled its first look for Ganeshotsav 2026 on Thursday. (Pics/Nikadwari Lane Sarvajanik Shree Ganeshotsav Mandal)
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Mumbai’s popular Girgaon Cha Raja unveiled its first look for Ganeshotsav 2026 on Thursday, September 10, as the Nikadwari Lane Sarvajanik Shree Ganeshotsav Mandal, Girgaon, enters its historic 99th year
Mumbai’s popular Girgaon Cha Raja unveiled its first look for Ganeshotsav 2026 on Thursday, September 10, as the Nikadwari Lane Sarvajanik Shree Ganeshotsav Mandal, Girgaon, enters its historic 99th year
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This year, the mandal welcomed devotees with an approximately 24-foot-tall, 3.5-tonne eco-friendly Ganesh idol, the tallest eco-friendly Ganesh idol in Mumbai
This year, the mandal welcomed devotees with an approximately 24-foot-tall, 3.5-tonne eco-friendly Ganesh idol, the tallest eco-friendly Ganesh idol in Mumbai
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The 2026 celebrations mark an important milestone for the mandal as it begins its journey towards its centenary year in 2027
The 2026 celebrations mark an important milestone for the mandal as it begins its journey towards its centenary year in 2027
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The mandal has planned several initiatives as part of the celebrations, while continuing its focus on an eco-friendly Ganeshotsav
The mandal has planned several initiatives as part of the celebrations, while continuing its focus on an eco-friendly Ganeshotsav
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The idol was unveiled amid colourful cultural performances
The idol was unveiled amid colourful cultural performances
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Dating back to 1928, Girgaon Cha Raja has been part of Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav tradition for nearly a century
Dating back to 1928, Girgaon Cha Raja has been part of Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav tradition for nearly a century
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The mandal is particularly known for its longstanding commitment to celebrating Ganeshotsav with traditional Shadu Mati (clay) idols, a practice that has become central to its identity
The mandal is particularly known for its longstanding commitment to celebrating Ganeshotsav with traditional Shadu Mati (clay) idols, a practice that has become central to its identity
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The artistic tradition behind the idol is closely connected with the four-generation legacy of the renowned Patkar family of Murtikars. Today, this tradition is carried forward by eminent sculptor Rajan Vishnupant Patkar. His work reflects a powerful combination of devotion, traditional craftsmanship, precision and continuity across generations
The artistic tradition behind the idol is closely connected with the four-generation legacy of the renowned Patkar family of Murtikars. Today, this tradition is carried forward by eminent sculptor Rajan Vishnupant Patkar. His work reflects a powerful combination of devotion, traditional craftsmanship, precision and continuity across generations
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Girgaon Cha Raja has also been associated with notable record achievements. These include the biggest Lord Shree Ganpati idol made from Shadu Mitti (clay), the tallest and heaviest traditional Maharashtrian Pheta (turban), and the biggest modak made using traditional ingredients such as besan
Girgaon Cha Raja has also been associated with notable record achievements. These include the biggest Lord Shree Ganpati idol made from Shadu Mitti (clay), the tallest and heaviest traditional Maharashtrian Pheta (turban), and the biggest modak made using traditional ingredients such as besan

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