Lalbaug ka Raja

Lalbaugcha Raja means the Emperor of Lalbaug. He is the popular public Ganesha idol kept at Lalbaug, a prominent locality in Mumbai during Ganesh Chaturti festival. The idol is kept for public display for eleven days thereafter it is immersed on the auspicious day of Anant Chaturdashi. The pendal attracts lakhs of devotees during the festival and is the center of prime attraction.

The Mandal, formerly known as 'Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, Lalbaug' was founded in the year 1934, because of a vow (Navas) for construction of the present Lalbaug market at its existing place. Hence, the fishermen and vendors who used to sit in the open place vowed to Ganesha for permanent place for their market. As fulfillment of their wish, the fisherman and the traders established the Ganesh Idol on 12 September 1934. The idol was dressed in the customary fashion of fisherman. Since that day onwards, this Lord Ganesh has become popular as it fulfills the wishes of devotees. The Mandal was formed in the era when the freedom struggle was at its peak.

It is said and widely believed that the Lord fulfills all the wishes of the devotees who come for the darshan and blessings. During the 11 days, festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, devotees throng Lalbaug to take a glimpse of the Lord. 

Traditionally, the Ganesh idols are immersed in water during its VISARJAN. Hence in order to immerse the idol of Lalbaugcha Raja, Mandal always takes proper precautions so that the visarjan takes place in a manner, fit for the Raja. Accordingly, after consulting some experts & experienced persons, Mandal has constructed a TARAFA (Iron Raft) which makes it possible to dissolve the idol of Lalbaugcha Raja in deep sea water, conveniently.

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