Every year during Ganesh Chaturthi lakhs of devotees from different parts of the nation visit Mumbai to seek blessings of Lalbaugcha Raja. Many believe that whatever mannat (wish) you make at this place it will be soon fulfilled.
Alongside the current bright shots from the pandal, rare photos of the Bappa’s idols from the early days of establishment have appeared online. The images provide devotees with a beautiful glimpse of Bappa's appearance from 1934 to the present day and depict the evolution of the Ganpati statues through the time.
The viral video offers a mix of black and white pictures and the recent colour photographs of the Lalbaugcha Raja’s idol.
The clip that has gone viral on social media showcases the idol's evolution across time, closely examining the distinctive appearances Bappa adopted during the Ganeshotsav era in the past.
Lalbaug Cha Raja: The Divine Legacy from 1934 to 2024❤️ #GaneshChaurthi pic.twitter.com/oad0flE4Xi
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) September 6, 2024
An X user commented on this post, “Incredible! 90 years of devotion and tradition. May this legacy continue to inspire generations to come.” Another user commented, “The old ones were so creative with statue.”
It is pertinent to note that in 2024, Lalbaugcha Raja commemorated its 91st year of Ganesh Utsav. During the 10-day festival season, the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvjanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, which is situated in the Lalbaug region of the city, draws a large number of devotees.
On September 5, the public was allowed to see Ganpati Bappa's idols. This was known as the virat darshan, or first view of Bappa here. The main darshan for devotees is open from September 7 Ganesh Aagman to September 17 Ganpati Visarjan.
How Did Lalbaugcha Raja Gain Fame?
From a small local gathering to a significant cultural event, the Lalbaugcha Raja has grown over the years.
Local fishermen formed the Mandal that organises the festival there every year. In 1931, the market in Peru Chawl was closed, at that time the local fishermen and traders vowed to install Ganapati if they get a new place for the market, and thus, in 1934, installation of Ganpati started in Lalbagh market.
With time, people started believing that after worshiping here, wishes come true for a great number of people, and the crowd grew. After 2001, Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal started to receive substantial media coverage. Visitors included social workers, Bollywood stars, cricket players, businessmen, and well-known leaders.
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