Mumbai comes alive as the city celebrates Anant Chaturdashi 2025, marking the grand finale of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival. From Lalbaug to Girgaon, devotees thronged the streets, chanting “Ganpati Bappa Morya”, waving flowers, and dancing to the beats of dhol-tasha. After the final aarti in the pandals, idols were taken for immersion, blending devotion with eco-friendly practices. Millions joined the festivities, making the Ganpati Visarjan procession one of the most vibrant and emotional events of the year.
06 September,2025 07:24 PM IST
Step into the heart of Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav with Mid-Day. In this special video, we take you on a tour of Girgaon’s oldest Ganpati pandals, each with a history of over 100 years. From Keshavji Naik Chawl—the birthplace of Mumbai’s first public Ganeshotsav in 1893—to other iconic mandals of Girgaon, witness the traditions, the idols, and the stories that have kept this festival alive for generations.
02 September,2025 03:43 PM IST
Welcome to the GSB Seva Mandal Mahaganpati – Mumbai’s richest and most divine Ganpati, carrying a legacy of over 70 glorious years! Here, devotion is not only seen in prayers and aartis but also in the sacred prasadam served to thousands of devotees daily. Step inside the mega kitchen, where temple chefs prepare a 100% vegetarian, satvik South Indian feast.
29 August,2025 09:42 AM IST
Why does Tejukaya Cha Raja in Lalbaug hold a Guinness World Record? What makes this 22-foot Ganpati idol so legendary that lakhs of devotees visit him every year? This year, Tejukaya Raja returns in a powerful warrior avatar, carrying forward a tradition that began in the 1950s at Tejukaya Mansion. Over the decades, he has become one of Lalbaug’s three iconic Ganpatis, alongside Lalbaugcha Raja and Mumbaicha Raja.
27 August,2025 06:46 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
