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Lalbaugcha Raja Unveiled as Mumbai Finalizes 10-Day Ganesh Chaturthi Plans

Authorities highlight round-the-clock darshan with virtual viewing to balance massive crowds with greener practices.

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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 festival runs from August 27 to September 6, with the Chaturthi tithi from 1:54 pm on August 26 to 3:44 pm on August 27 and the Madhyahna puja window around 11:05 am to 1:40 pm on August 27.
  • Lalbaugcha Raja’s mandal confirms 24x7 access through Visarjan, with separate Navsachi and Mukh Darshanachi queues and live streaming on the official YouTube channel.
  • Indian Railways has scheduled 392 special trips between August 21 and September 10 to handle the surge in festival travel.
  • Media and artisans emphasize eco-friendly idol options such as clay, recycled paper, rice flour, mawa and chocolate to reduce immersion pollution.
  • Maharashtra’s designation of Ganeshotsav as a state festival underpins expanded civic coordination for major pandals across Mumbai and other cities.