I repeat, NO ONE… NO ONE celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi like Mumbai does. During this festival, you’ll see how lively the city looks, with devotees standing in long lines to seek Bappa’s blessings. One of the most famous pandals, Lalbaugcha Raja, sees devotees waiting for hours just for one glimpse of Ganpati. Now, a video is going viral online showing how, even before Ganesh Chaturthi begins, people are already forming lines. Read to know more!
The Rush For Lalbaugcha Raja Charan Sparsh Begins Early
Ganesh Chaturthi is tomorrow, September 14, but people have already started lining up to get Charan Darshan of Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja. They are eating there, drinking there and even sleeping there.
Now, I just hope they get proper Charan Darshan of Bappa, because every time,… pic.twitter.com/tiyLK6gZuO
— Amit Kumar Sindhi (@AMIT_GUJJU) September 13, 2026
X user Amit Kumar (@AMIT_GUJJU) took to his social media handle to show how devotees have already reached Lalbaugcha Raja for darshan. Ganesh Chaturthi will begin tomorrow, September 14, but some devotees have already reached the place and are sitting in line for a chance to get charan sparsh.
In the video, we can see people sleeping on mats. Amit also mentioned that devotees are sitting at the same place, eating and sleeping there. He also wished that devotees get proper charan sparsh as they wait so long for just a few seconds of peace. Every year, the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal attracts lakhs of devotees and many celebrities too. Bappa is believed to fulfil every wish.
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Must-Visit Ganpati Pandals In Mumbai
Apart from Lalbaugcha Raja, there are also many Ganpati pandals that you should visit at least once. Every pandal has a different theme, Bappa’s murti and decorations that will leave you awestruck. You can visit GSB Seva Mandal, Mumbaicha Raja, Andhericha Raja, Parelcha Raja, Khetwadicha Ganraj, Chinchpoklicha Chintamani, Mumbaicha Peshwa, Colabacha Samrat, Fortcha Raja, Girgaoncha Raja and Keshavji Naik Chawl.
As for Lalbaugcha Raja, devotees often complain that they barely get 2 seconds of charan sparsh before they are asked to move so others can come forward. As the post went viral, many people highlighted this issue once again.
How excited are you for the Ganpati pandal-hopping in Mumbai? Tell us in the comments below!
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FAQs
Has line for Lalbaugcha Raja charan sparsh started?
Yes, people are already lining up for Lalbaugcha Raja's charan sparsh.
Where is Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in Mumbai?
The Lalbaugcha Raja pandal is located at Shree Ganesh Nagar, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, Lalbaug, Parel, Mumbai.
Which is the richest ganpati in Mumbai?
The richest ganpati in Mumbai is at GSB Seva Mandal.
