Overview

• Ganesh Chaturthi begins on August 27 and runs for ten days until Anant Chaturdashi on September 6, with widely shared muhurat guidance for installations and puja.
• Lalbaugcha Raja revealed a Tirupati Balaji–inspired golden palace theme, while Mumbaicha Raja unveiled a Rameshwaram Temple motif, setting the stage for large public darshans.
• The Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal warned that it issues no VIP darshan passes and does not charge for entry, urging devotees to trust only official channels.
• Mumbai Police announced extensive deployments, including at least 15,000 constables and senior officers, as Maharashtra’s designation of Ganeshotsav as a state festival frames citywide coordination; Indian Railways plans 392 special train trips for festival travel.
• A stronger eco-friendly push is visible through clay and paper idols, home-dissolvable options, and commercially available biodegradable kits, with civic groups promoting greener immersion practices.