Overview
- The donation boxes at Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja were opened and counting began Tuesday under supervision from Bank of Maharashtra staff, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation personnel and mandal members.
- Offerings removed included Indian cash, US dollars and unusual items such as wooden bats, while specially designated boxes held gold, silver and diamond jewellery.
- The treasurer said counted cash will be deposited with Bank of Maharashtra later the same day and that all festival collections over the ten days support the mandal's dialysis centre, patient scheme, computer centre, library and book bank.
- Gold and other valuables have been separated for later valuation and remain unassessed, so a final total of all donations is not yet available.
- Large crowds and long queues on Day 1 produced reports of two-hour waits for mukh darshan and limited water and toilet facilities, highlighting operational strain as the ten-day festival continues through September 25.