In the Khetwadi area located in Girgaon, there are 13 lanes and a Ganesh pandal is seen in almost every lane, but the pandal in the 12th lane, which is also known as Khetwadi Cha Raja is said to be the most popular among all of them. In the file photo, one can see Khetwadicha Samrat in all its might and glory
The huge idol of Khetwadi Cha Maharaja is seen in all it's might at Khetwadi area in Girgaon
This unique Ganesh idol is located at the third cross lane of the Khetwadi. In the file photo, the unique Ganpati idol is seen showcasing the unique theme of the Sui Dhaaga's make in India concept
This unique three-face idol of Lord Ganesha is a major attraction in Khetwadi area. The three faced idol of Lord Ganesha is located at the 4th lane in the Khetwadi area
The idol of Lord Ganesha is seen carrying a trishul which is a weapon of Lord Shiva. The Ganpati idol is situated in the 5th lane of the Khetwadi area
This huge idol of Lord Ganesha is situated in the 6th lane of Khetwadi area. The idol of Lord Ganesha is seen seated on top of the Lotus
This beautiful idol of Lord Ganesha is located in the 6th lane of the Khetwadi area
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with much fanfare in the 10th lane of the Khetwadi area. The Ganpati mandal over here is organised by Gopal Sarvjanik Ganesh Utsav Mandal
This tall statue of Lord Ganesha is located in the 9th lane of the Khetwadi area. Popularly called as Khetwadi Cha Ganpati mandal is celebrating its 68th year this year
The Ganesh idol situated in the 12th lane is also known as Khetwadi Cha Ekvismukhi. The Khetwadi Cha Ekivismukhi is worth visiting because of its decoration and the unique idol of Lord Ganesha which has 21 faces
This huge idol of Lord Ganesha is situated in the Khetwadi area and is also known as Khetwadi Cha Lambodar
Khetwadi Cha Raja is the Ganpati Idol that is located at the Khambata Lane in Khetwadi. The idol of Lord Ganesha is seen seated on the top off a snake
The Ganesh idol of Khetwadi Vighnaharta Sarvjanik Ganesh Utsav mandal is one of the oldest known Ganesh pandals in the city. Khetwadi Cha Vighnaharta is celebrating its 82nd year this time
The award-winning Khetwadi Cha Ganraj is considered to be one of the most spectacular Ganesh idols in Mumbai. The mandal was established way back in 1959 but found fame in 2000, when it made the highest Ganesh idol in Indian history, standing 40 feet tall. The idol is decked out in real gold jewelry and adorned with diamonds. The Ganesh idol is similar to that of Lalbaugcha Raja and is located in the 12th lane of the Khetwadi area. The mandal is celebrating its 60th year this year
Standing tall and proud is the Khetwadi Cha Maha Ganpati which has become a major attraction this year. Wondering why? Well, the Ganesh idol of over here is in the form of a Peshwa (The Peshwa's served as the subordinates to Raja Shivaji Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire)
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is in its full swing with much fervour and great pomp. Khetwadi Cha Raja is one of the oldest Ganesh pandals in Girgaon. In the Khetwadi area, there are 13 lanes and a Ganesh pandal is seen in almost every lane, but the pandal in the 12th lane, which is the Khetwadi Cha Raja is said to be the most popular among all of them. As the city graces to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha we take you on a joyful ride through the popular Ganpati idols of Khetwadi which is a centre of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai. All pictures/ Hemant Belnekar
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