The idol of Mumbai's famous Lalbaugcha Raja was unveiled on Friday ahead of the 12-day Ganeshotsav 2026 festivities that will begin on Monday, September 14. The first look of the Lalbaugcha Raja idol was unveiled amid the mandal's song and in the presence of hundreds of devotees and members of the media fraternity (PICS/Atul Kamble and Special arrangement)

Mumbai Police have stepped up security arrangements across sensitive routes in the city ahead of Ganeshotsav 2026, with a focus on maintaining public peace and ensuring smooth crowd movement during the festival. Pics/Ashish Raje