Lalbaug Cha Raja through the years
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Lalbaug Cha Raja through the years
Devotees wait in queues for hours, sometimes days, braving rain, heat, and crowds, just to get a glimpse of his divine face. (Year: 2012)
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Lalbaug Cha Raja through the years
Over the years, Lalbaug Cha Raja has become a constant in a city that never stops changing. (Year: 2013)
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Lalbaug Cha Raja, August 2011
Every Ganesh Chaturthi, Lalbaug echoes with chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya.” (Year: 2014)
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Lalbaug Cha Raja through the years
The idol’s serene presence reassures devotees that Bappa will bless them with strength, courage, and hope. (Year: 2015)
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Lalbaug Cha Raja through the years
Stories of faith abound, devotees returning after vows, families visiting for decades, and newcomers finding belonging in Bappa. (Year: 2016)
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Lalbaug Cha Raja through the years
The Raja is not just worshipped in Lalbaug, he is celebrated across Mumbai through decorations, pandals, and home shrines inspired by him. (Year: 2017)
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Lalbaug Cha Raja through the years
For Worli’s fishermen, Byculla’s traders, and today’s professionals, Lalbaugcha Raja unites all across backgrounds and generations. (Year: 2018)
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Lalbaug Cha Raja through the years
His darshan is said to be “manat cha Raja”, the fulfiller of wishes, and devotees believe their prayers never go unanswered. (Year: 2019)
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Lalbaug Cha Raja through the years
The night-long immersion sees lakhs bid farewell to Bappa with dance, song, and tears. (Year: 2022)
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Lalbaug Cha Raja through the years
Fourteen years, 40 years, or a lifetime, the love for Lalbaugcha Raja does not fade; it only deepens. (Year: 2023)
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Lalbaug Cha Raja through the years
The 22-foot idol, with his trademark posture and gentle smile, remains a source of comfort, joy, and pride for the city. (Year: 2024)
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