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IN PHOTOS | Mumbai Ganeshotsav 2026: First look of Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani unveiled

Updated On: 11 September, 2026 10:15 PM IST | Divya Nair

Mumbai's iconic Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani drew devotees for its first look in Parel ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi 2026. The 24-foot Ganpati idol, inspired by Tirupati Balaji, emerged amid chants and celebrations as devotees gathered to catch a glimpse. PICS/MANJEET THAKUR

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PIC/MANJEET THAKUR
PIC/MANJEET THAKUR
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The 24-foot idol is the centrepiece of the Chinchpokli Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal's Ganeshotsav celebrations
The 24-foot idol is the centrepiece of the Chinchpokli Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal's Ganeshotsav celebrations
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The mandal, established in 1920, is among Mumbai's well-known Ganesh mandals and attracts thousands of devotees during the festival
The mandal, established in 1920, is among Mumbai's well-known Ganesh mandals and attracts thousands of devotees during the festival
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Devotees gathered in large numbers in Mumbai on Thursday to catch the first glimpse of Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
Devotees gathered in large numbers in Mumbai on Thursday to catch the first glimpse of Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
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The much-awaited first look of the iconic Ganpati idol drew crowds eager to see this year's elaborate design
The much-awaited first look of the iconic Ganpati idol drew crowds eager to see this year's elaborate design
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The first look comes weeks after Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani's aagman procession was held in August. The idol had left the Parel Central Railway Workshop during the grand aagman, drawing huge crowds of devotees along the route
The first look comes weeks after Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani's aagman procession was held in August. The idol had left the Parel Central Railway Workshop during the grand aagman, drawing huge crowds of devotees along the route
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Friday's first look offered devotees a closer look at the idol ahead of the main Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations
Friday's first look offered devotees a closer look at the idol ahead of the main Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations
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The idol has been designed around a Tirupati Balaji-inspired theme this year
The idol has been designed around a Tirupati Balaji-inspired theme this year
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Ganesh Chaturthi will be held from September 14 to 25
Ganesh Chaturthi will be held from September 14 to 25
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The idol is seated on a grand singhasan (throne), giving the idol a distinctive appearance while retaining the traditional grandeur associated with Chinchpokli's Chintamani.
The idol is seated on a grand singhasan (throne), giving the idol a distinctive appearance while retaining the traditional grandeur associated with Chinchpokli's Chintamani.

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