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IN PHOTOS: Thousands gather in Parel for Chinchpokli’s Chintamani arrival ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi 2026

Updated On: 29 August, 2026 05:36 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Huge crowds of devotees gathered in Mumbai’s Parel area on Saturday to catch a glimpse of Chinchpokli’s Chintamani idol during its aagman (arrival) procession. Pics/Sameer Abedi

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The aagman procession attracted a sea of devotees eager to see the idol before the start of the Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 celebrations. Pics/Sameer Abedi
The aagman procession attracted a sea of devotees eager to see the idol before the start of the Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 celebrations. Pics/Sameer Abedi
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Chinchpokli’s Chintamani is among Mumbai’s most popular Ganpati idols and traditionally draws large crowds during the festival
Chinchpokli’s Chintamani is among Mumbai’s most popular Ganpati idols and traditionally draws large crowds during the festival
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The much-awaited aagman (arrival) of Chinchpoklicha Chintamani began on Saturday as the 24-foot Ganpati idol left its workshop in Parel, ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
The much-awaited aagman (arrival) of Chinchpoklicha Chintamani began on Saturday as the 24-foot Ganpati idol left its workshop in Parel, ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
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The idol belongs to Chinchpokli Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal, which was established in 1920 and is one of Mumbai’s well-known Ganesh mandals
The idol belongs to Chinchpokli Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal, which was established in 1920 and is one of Mumbai’s well-known Ganesh mandals
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Amid chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya” and a festive atmosphere, devotees gathered in large numbers and used their mobile phones to capture pictures of Bappa as the procession got underway
Amid chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya” and a festive atmosphere, devotees gathered in large numbers and used their mobile phones to capture pictures of Bappa as the procession got underway
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With thousands of devotees in attendance during the arrival procession, police deployed tight security arrangements in the area
With thousands of devotees in attendance during the arrival procession, police deployed tight security arrangements in the area
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The devotees were urged to follow police instructions and cooperate with security personnel
The devotees were urged to follow police instructions and cooperate with security personnel

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