In Pictures: Most iconic Ganesh idols of 2018 in Mumbai
Most iconic Ganesh idols of 2018 in Mumbai (Pictures attributed to respective owners below)
Devotees across Mumbai immersed themselves in festive fervour by welcoming the elephant-headed god ‘Lord Ganesha’ on Thursday, which marks the start of the 10-day long Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
While millions of idols will adorn the homes of everyone from commoners to celebrities, here’s a look at some of the most iconic Ganesh idols installed at public marquees organised by the city’s Saarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandals in the year 2018.
Lalbaugcha Raja
Lalbaugcha Raja 2018 (Picture Courtesy: Temple Connect)
Area: Lalbaug
Snippet: Founded in 1934, and the most renowned Ganesh idol in the city.
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GSB Seva Mandal
GSB Seva Mandal Kings Circle-Matunga 2018 (Picture Courtesy: GSB Kings Circle/Facebook)
Area: King’s Circle, Matunga
Snippet: The ‘Golden Ganesh’ idol, welcomed by the city’s richest mandal.
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Mumbaicha Raja
Mumbaicha Raja 2018 (Picture Courtesy: Mumbaicha Raja/Facebook)
Area: Ganesh Galli
Snippet: Consistently among the tallest Ganesh idols in the city and famous for making replicas of popular temples.
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Andhericha Raja
Andhericha Raja 2018 (Picture Courtesy: Andhericha Raja/Facebook)
Area: Andheri
Snippet: The Lalbaughcha Raja of the suburbs.
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Khetwadicha Ganraj
Khetwadicha Ganraj 2018 (Picture Courtesy: Khetwadicha Ganraj/Facebook)
Area: Khetwadi
Snippet: Apart from its usual grandeur, has the distinction of making the tallest Ganesh idol in India at 40 ft in 2000.
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Chinchpoklicha Chintamani
Chinchpoklicha Chintamani 2018 (Picture: Hindupad.com)
Area: Chinchpokli
Snippet: The near-century-old mandal is responsible for starting the trend of idols with ‘prabhavals’.
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GSB Wadala
GSB Wadala 2018 (Picture Courtesy: Vivek Shanbhag)
Area: Wadala
Snippet: Famous for its gold-adorning idol and various types of poojas.
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Sahyadri Krida Mandal
Sahyadri Krida Mandal 2018 (Picture Courtesy: Gadveda Photographer)
Area: Chembur
Snippet: Renowned for the celebrity visits and infamous connection with arrested underworld don Chhota Rajan.
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Dongricha Raja
Dongricha Raja 2018 (Picture Courtesy: @imvikas)
Area: Dongri
Snippet: Known for its philanthropic approach, the mandal donated all the proceeds from last year to Indian Military.
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Chandanwadicha Raja
Chandanwadicha Raja 2018 (Picture Courtesy: Rohit Solanki Photography)
Area: Kalbadevi
Snippet: Founded in 1977 and organised by the Akhil Chandanwadi Sarvajanik Ganeshostav Mandal.
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Girgaoncha Raja
Girgaoncha Raja 2018 (Picture Courtesy: Girgaoncha Raja/Facebook)
Area: Girgaon
Snippet: The eco-friendly Ganesha is known for its Rajwadi Pheta.
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Fortcha Icchapurti
Fortcha Icchapurti 2018 (Picture Courtesy: Fortcha Icchapurti/Instagram)
Area: Fort
Snippet: Known for its unique concepts, often the brainchild of the mandal’s financial backer and Ganesh devotee Ravi Surve.
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Keshavji Naik Chawl
Keshavji Naik Chawl (Picture Courtesy: @prash3011)
Area: Girgaum
Snippet: Started in the year 1893, it is the oldest Ganesh Mandal in the city. The idol’s styling and height have remained the same since inception.
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Parelcha Raja
Parelcha Raja 2018 (Picture Courtesy: Jayghosh Ganarayacha)
Area: Nare Park, Parel
Snippet: Also known as ‘Narek Parkcha Raja’ and famous for its idols, which are always in a standing position.
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Vile Parlecha Chintamani
Vile Parlecha Chintamani 2018 (Picture Courtesy: Vile Parlecha Chintamani/Facebook)
Area: Vile Parle
Snippet: One of the most popular idols in the western suburbs.
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