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IN PHOTOS: Arun Gawli’s Dagdi Chawl Devi celebrates 52 glorious years

IN PHOTOS: Arun Gawli’s Dagdi Chawl Devi celebrates 52 glorious years

As Mumbai immerses itself in the Navratri 2025 festivities, mid-day.com takes you to Byculla’s revered goddess, also known as “Dagdi Chali Chi Aai Mauli”. The idol, one of the city’s most famous, is brought by gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli and his wife, Asha. This year’s Devi is a magnificent six-foot-tall standing representation of the four-armed goddess, crafted with incredible skill and adorned with ornate, traditional jewellery. (PICS/ ANUSHREE GAIKWAD)

29 September,2025 08:24 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad
IN PHOTOS: Arun Gawli’s wife leads lazim dance in festive spirit

IN PHOTOS: Arun Gawli’s wife leads lazim dance in festive spirit

On Sunday night, the vibrant streets near Bakri Adda came alive with colour, sound, and celebration as the Ambemata idol from Dagdi Chawl made its grand procession. (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)

22 September,2025 03:45 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad
IN PHOTOS: Arun Gawli walks back into Dagdi Chawl after release from jail

IN PHOTOS: Arun Gawli walks back into Dagdi Chawl after release from jail

Gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli, who spent more than 17 years in jail, is back at his residence in Mumbai's Dagdi Chawl after being granted bail by the Supreme Court in a 2007 murder case. Pics/Atul Kamble

04 September,2025 02:19 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Arun Gawli participates in Durga Arti at Dagdi Chawl in Mumbai

Arun Gawli participates in Durga Arti at Dagdi Chawl in Mumbai

Arun Gawli, gangster-turned-politician, was seen participating in the Durga Arti during the Navratri festivities at Dagdi Chawl, on Friday. Pics/Atul Kamble

20 October,2023 11:33 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

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