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Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, Lalbaug
Almost 82 years ago, when the Peru Chawl was shut down, fishermen and vendors ousted from their marketplace prayed for a permanent one and vowed to build a Ganpati mandal if their wish came true. After sustained efforts by local leaders and residents, the landlord agreed to give them a plot in 1934 - the present-day Lalbaug market. The Lalbaugcha Raja is perceived to be the fulfiller of wishes, and the pandal attracts millions of visitors every year.LEGACY: 83rd year
LOCATION: Lalbaug market, GD Goenka Road, Lalbaug
NEAREST STATIONS: Western line: Lower Parel, Harbour line: Cotton Green, Central line: Currey Road
Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal, Ganesh Galli
Mumbaicharaja, the oldest mandal in Lalbaug, will have a 22-foot idol. The pandal is a replica of Uttarakhand’s Badrinath temple - one of the four pilgrimage sites dedicated to Lord Vishnu. “The deity will wear a 5kg gold necklace, with hands and feet made of 3kg gold each. The rest of the idol has been made from Plaster of Paris (PoP),” said Swapnil Parab, secretary, Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal.LEGACY: 89th year
LOCATION: Ganesh Galli, Lalbaug
NEAREST STATIONS: Western line: Lower Parel, Central line: Currey Road, Harbour Line: Sewri
Keshavji Naik Chawl Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, Girgaum
Started in 1893, this is the city’s oldest mandal. It celebrates the festival in the most traditional manner. It is also one of the few mandals that has never missed celebrating the festival. Its centenary year celebrations was grand. Organisers also conduct one large-scale celebration every five years. “We have used hand-made paper and tried our best to be eco-friendly this year,” said Jeetendra Chothe, mandal secretary. Chothe said the mandal will celebrate a ‘mahila divas’ and ‘yuva divas’.LEGACY: 123rd year
LOCATION: Keshavji Naik chawl, Girgaum
NEAREST STATIONS: Western line: Charni Road
Fort Vibhag Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal Circle
Businessman and Ganesha devotee, Ravi Surve has been putting together one of the most unique sarvajanik mandals at Fortcha Icchapurti, south Mumbai. This year, the mandal will feature a 40-foot gate in the shape of an elephant, with 46 small elephants crafted on it. The pandal resembles a Rajasthani palace. “This year the entry gate and size of the pandal is the largest in the city,” said Surve.
LEGACY: 61st year
LOCATION: Near CST
NEAREST STATIONS: Western line: Churchgate, Central line: CST
WHAT’S SPECIAL THIS YEAR: 40-foot elephant gate dotted with 46 small elephants. The pandal looks like a Rajasthani palace
Goud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) Seva Mandal, King’s Circle
The richest mandal, known for its ‘Gold Ganesh’, will be under surveillance through 48 CCTV cameras. The Matunga police station will keep an eye on real-time footage, said Satish Nayak, a trustee. As opposed to last year, when the mandal decided to cut unnecessary expenses keeping in mind drought-hit farmers, this year, they will accept donations in gold and silver. “We have already received a 17kg silver throne as offering for our idol.”
LEGACY: 62nd year
LOCATION: GSB Sports Club Ground, Near SNDT Women’s College, King’s Circle, Matunga
NEAREST STATIONS: Harbour line: King’s Circle, Central and western line: Matunga
WHAT’S SPECIAL THIS YEAR: This year the 14-foot idol has been made from shadu clay
Azad Nagar Sarvajanik Utsav Samiti, Andheri
Andhericharaja is to the suburbs what Lalbaugcharaja is to south Mumbai. The pandal, designed by Dharmesh Shah, as a replica of Kunkeshwar Temple. “Legend has it the temple was erected by a Muslim sailor who committed suicide thinking he would not be accepted by either religion,” said Uday Salian, committee member.
LEGACY: 51st year
LOCATION: Veera Desai Road, Azad Nagar, Andheri (West)
NEAREST STATION: Andheri
WHAT’S SPECIAL THIS YEAR: The pandal is designed as a replica of Kunkeshwar Temple, located in the Konkan.
Chinchpokli Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal, Chinchpokli
Also known as Chinchpoklicha Chintamani, this is among the city’s oldest. The mandal roped in art director Aman Vidhate to make a pandal that represents the universe. The idol is 16 feet tall. atop a five-foot peacock throne. “The idol has been adorned with 5kg gold and it took three weeks to complete the design,” said Mahesh Pednekar, secretary. “We urge people not to bring offerings for the idol and instead donate money which would be later used for a medical centre.”
LEGACY: 97th year
LOCATION: Dattaram Lad Marg, Outside Chichpokli station.
NEAREST STATION: Chinchpokli
WHAT’S SPECIAL THIS YEAR: Pandal designed to represent the whole universe
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