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Ganesh Chaturthi Begins Wednesday With Midday Sthapana Window as Mumbai Mandals Reveal First Looks

Maharashtra’s state‑festival move coincides with large security deployments, special train schedules, alongside a push for greener idols.

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, who was born during the Shukla Paksha of the Bhadrapada month.
The Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh pandal in Mumbai.

Overview

  • The Chaturthi tithi runs from August 26 at 1:54 pm to August 27 at 3:44 pm, with the widely advised installation window on August 27 between about 11:05 am and 1:40 pm.
  • The 10‑day festival concludes with Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi, scheduled for September 6 this year.
  • Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja unveiled its first glimpse on Sunday, followed on Monday by Mumbaicha Raja at Ganesh Galli featuring a Rameshwaram Temple theme.
  • Mumbai Police plan a substantial deployment including at least 15,000 constables and 2,600 sub‑inspectors/inspectors, with senior officers overseeing crowd management.
  • Indian Railways announced 392 special train trips from August 21 to September 10, while media and civic guidance highlight eco‑friendly clay or kitchen‑made idols and designated immersion sites.