Ganesh Chaturthi is here and to many, the festival is incomplete without a visit to the Lalbaugcha Raja. Mumbai’s iconic Ganpati mandal has unveiled a stunning Shiva-themed look! As thousands of devotees gather at Lalbaug to seek Bappa’s blessings, here’s a complete first look at Lalbaugcha Raja 2026 — including the new pandal decor, giant Shiva statue, idol, queue experience and festive atmosphere.

Mumbai witnessed a massive show of unity and celebration as Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray came together for a grand Tiranga Vijay Morcha, following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid the NEET controversy. The victory rally began with preparations stretching from Shivaji Park to the Siddhivinayak Temple, with thousands of supporters joining the march carrying the Indian tricolour. The event, initially planned as a solidarity march over alleged NEET irregularities and police action against students, transformed into a victory procession after Pradhan's resignation. Addressing the gathering, Raj Thackeray described the student movement as a watershed moment, saying Gen Z had demonstrated its power to hold governments accountable through democratic protest. He praised young people across the country for leading a peaceful movement that ultimately forced political action. WATCH