Mumbai's Parelcha Raja, also known as Nare Park Cha Raja, is drawing devotees on Day 9 of Ganeshotsav 2026 with a 23-foot Ganesha idol depicting the deity in the form of a Warkari devotee of Lord Vitthal this year. (PICS/ ANUSHREE GAIKWAD, SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT)

Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja isn't just a festival idol; it's a global phenomenon. For over nine decades, millions of devotees have poured into the narrow lanes of Parel, waiting in line for hours just for a split-second darshan. From breathtaking theme-based decor to subtle changes in crown styling and throne art, here is how Bappa's royal avatar has transformed over the years. Take a visual walk down memory lane as we trace the iconic journey of Mumbai's favourite King from 2011 to 2026. Which one is your favourite?(PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE, ASHISH RAJE, ANUSHREE GAIKWAD, SHADAB KHAN, and Mid-Day Archives)