If you know Mumbai, you know that ten days out of the year, the city is seeped in colours red, yellow, and orange, streets are littered with showers of marigolds and the air buzzes with an electric energy. Yes, we are talking about the beloved Ganesh Chaturthi! From an abundance of delicious bite-sized modaks to beautiful grand pandals housing larger-than-life idols of Lord Ganesha, the Ganpati festival is no less than an enigma. To give you a taste of the festival, we bring you a curated list of the best Ganpati pandals you must see in Mumbai!
1. Lalbaugcha Raja
Deemed to be icchapurti, this grand idol is said to fulfill all your wishes! Frequented by businessmen and celebrities, this extravagant pandal totals a whopping one crore visitors throughout the ten days.
2. Chinchpoklicha Chintamani
With stunning decorations adorning the pandal, pilgrims come from across the country to visit the beautiful pandal.
3. GSB Seva Mandal
The costliest pandal in the city, GSB Seva Mandal is embellished with 66kg of gold ornaments and 325kg of silver ornaments among other precious stones. It is said to be insured for a whopping 400 crores!
4. Khetwadicha Ganraj
Winner of numerous awards, this pandal is one of the oldest Ganesh pandals in the city of Mumbai. A legacy, Khetwadicha Ganraj, boasts elegant decor and a charming atmosphere.
5. Andhericha Raja
Hosting one of the longest visarjans in the city that goes on till the crack of dawn, its procession is the place to be with bundles of music, flowers, and lots of dancing!
6. Mumbaicha Raja
Beautiful decorations, and a 22ft Ganpati idol at this pandal, Mumbaicha Raja draws inspiration from famous temples drawing thousands of devotees every year.