Ganesh Chaturthi flashback: A ride through the popular Ganesh idols of Khetwadi

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 Khetwadicha 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 was seen in all it's might at Khetwadi area in Girgaon

This unique Ganesh idol was 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 was 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 was situated in the 5th lane of the Khetwadi area

This huge idol of Lord Ganesha was situated in the 6th lane of Khetwadi area. The idol of Lord Ganesha was seen seated on top of the Lotus

This beautiful idol of Lord Ganesha was 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 was organised by Gopal Sarvjanik Ganesh Utsav Mandal

This tall statue of Lord Ganesha was located in the 9th lane of the Khetwadi area. Popularly called as Khetwadicha Ganpati Mandal is celebrating its 69th year this year

The Ganesh idol was situated in the 12th lane is also known as Khetwadicha Ekvismukhi. The Khetwadicha 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 was situated in the Khetwadi area and is also known as Khetwadicha Lambodar

Khetwadicha Raja is the Ganpati Idol that was located at the Khambata Lane in Khetwadi. The idol of Lord Ganesha is seen seated on the top of a snake

The Ganesh idol of Khetwadi Vighnaharta Sarvjanik Ganesh Utsav Mandal is one of the oldest known Ganesh pandals in the city. Khetwadicha Vighnaharta is celebrating its 83rd year this time

The award-winning Khetwadicha 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 jewellery and adorned with diamonds. The Ganesh idol is similar to that of Lalbaugcha Raja and was located in the 12th lane of the Khetwadi area. The Mandal is celebrating its 61st year this year

Standing tall and proud is the Khetwadicha Maha Ganpati which has become a major attraction this year. 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)