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Mumbai Ganeshotsav 2026: Iconic GSB Ganpati's first look unveiled; 66 kg gold, 335 kg silver adorn Bappa

Updated On: 12 September, 2026 09:07 PM IST | Divya Nair

The first look of Mumbai's iconic GSB Ganpati was unveiled on Saturday, with the Maha Ganapati idol adorned with over 66 kg of pure gold and 335 kg of silver ahead of the 72nd GSB Seva Mandal Ganeshotsav. PICS/GSB Seva Mandal

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PIC/GSB SEVA MANDAL
PIC/GSB SEVA MANDAL
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The GSB Seva Mandal, King’s Circle, will celebrate its 72nd Ganeshotsav from September 14 to 18, 2026. The five-day festivities will begin with the unveiling of the sacred Virat Darshan of Lord Maha Ganapati
The GSB Seva Mandal, King’s Circle, will celebrate its 72nd Ganeshotsav from September 14 to 18, 2026. The five-day festivities will begin with the unveiling of the sacred Virat Darshan of Lord Maha Ganapati
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The idol, one of Mumbai’s most prominent Ganpati idols, has been adorned with over 66 kg of gold and 335 kg of silver as part of the mandal’s traditional celebrations
The idol, one of Mumbai’s most prominent Ganpati idols, has been adorned with over 66 kg of gold and 335 kg of silver as part of the mandal’s traditional celebrations
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During the festival, traditional Vedic priests will conduct more than 1 lakh poojas and sevas. The celebrations will feature several religious offerings, including Maha Moodganapati Pooja, Moodganapati Pooja, Sahasra Modak Havana, Modak Naivedya, Flower Pooja, Ranga Pooja, Deeparadhana Seva, Durva Archana Seva, Mahabhog Seva, Prasad Vitarana Seva, Sahasra Bhojan Seva, Tulabhar Seva and Annadaan Seva
During the festival, traditional Vedic priests will conduct more than 1 lakh poojas and sevas. The celebrations will feature several religious offerings, including Maha Moodganapati Pooja, Moodganapati Pooja, Sahasra Modak Havana, Modak Naivedya, Flower Pooja, Ranga Pooja, Deeparadhana Seva, Durva Archana Seva, Mahabhog Seva, Prasad Vitarana Seva, Sahasra Bhojan Seva, Tulabhar Seva and Annadaan Seva
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As part of its annadaan tradition, the mandal said it will serve fresh prasad meals to around 40,000 devotees every day, with more than 2 lakh people expected to be served during the five-day festival
As part of its annadaan tradition, the mandal said it will serve fresh prasad meals to around 40,000 devotees every day, with more than 2 lakh people expected to be served during the five-day festival
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The mandal has also announced extensive security arrangements for the celebrations. Around 555 dedicated security personnel will work in round-the-clock shifts alongside law enforcement agencies.
The mandal has also announced extensive security arrangements for the celebrations. Around 555 dedicated security personnel will work in round-the-clock shifts alongside law enforcement agencies.

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