Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Devotees throng the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in Mumbai

The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated with immense religious fervor and grand enthusiasm across India today. In the city of Mumbai, thousands of devotees thronged the iconic Lal Bagcha Raja Pandal. The iconic Pandal has been decorated with flowers as devotees queued up for hours to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesh. Citizens could be seen taking pictures of the idol which has been decorated with jewelry and flowers. Devotees shared their experience of coming to the Lal Bagcha Raja Pandal. We've been coming since last 10 years. We come from Mulund and every year we make a point that we wait in the line for like 4-5 hours and the excitement is always great. Though we have certain contacts but that is probably from the second third day but the thrill of standing in the line for 5 hours and witnessing this is beautiful and divine. It also marks the 93rd year of the celebrations at the Lal Bagcha Raja Pandal. At least 1.5 million devotees visit the Pandal for darshan during the 10-day extravaganza.