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IN PHOTOS: Parel cha Raja Agman lights up Mumbai's Lalbaug-Parel

Updated On: 01 September, 2026 11:30 AM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

The streets of Lalbaug-Parel came alive with devotion, music, and colour on Saturday as several prominent Ganesh mandals brought Ganpati idols to their respective pandals during the grand Agman 2026 processions. (PICS/ Ranbir Jaswal)

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Among the most anticipated arrivals was that of Parel Cha Raja, the beloved Ganesh idol at Nare Park in Parel. (Pic/ Ranbir Jaswal)
Among the most anticipated arrivals was that of Parel Cha Raja, the beloved Ganesh idol at Nare Park in Parel. (Pic/ Ranbir Jaswal)
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A sea of devotees gathered along the procession route to witness the grand arrival, turning the streets into a vibrant spectacle of faith and celebration
A sea of devotees gathered along the procession route to witness the grand arrival, turning the streets into a vibrant spectacle of faith and celebration
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This year, Parel Cha Raja’s idol has been designed in the form of Sant-Warkari, one of Maharashtra’s most revered saints and a devoted follower of Lord Vitthal
This year, Parel Cha Raja’s idol has been designed in the form of Sant-Warkari, one of Maharashtra’s most revered saints and a devoted follower of Lord Vitthal
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The theme reflects Maharashtra’s deep-rooted devotional traditions and its enduring connection with Lord Vitthal
The theme reflects Maharashtra’s deep-rooted devotional traditions and its enduring connection with Lord Vitthal
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The mandal’s 2026 theme draws inspiration from the Pandharpur Wari, the annual pilgrimage during which thousands of Warkaris walk from different parts of Maharashtra to Pandharpur to seek the blessings of Lord Vitthal
The mandal’s 2026 theme draws inspiration from the Pandharpur Wari, the annual pilgrimage during which thousands of Warkaris walk from different parts of Maharashtra to Pandharpur to seek the blessings of Lord Vitthal
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The representation of Sant-Warkari and the Wari tradition brings together Maharashtra’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage, making the idol’s grand arrival a major attraction for devotees
The representation of Sant-Warkari and the Wari tradition brings together Maharashtra’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage, making the idol’s grand arrival a major attraction for devotees
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From the morning, large crowds gathered across the Lalbaug-Parel belt as some of Mumbai’s most prominent Ganesh idols made their way towards their pandals
From the morning, large crowds gathered across the Lalbaug-Parel belt as some of Mumbai’s most prominent Ganesh idols made their way towards their pandals

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