Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Mumbaicha Raja Reaches 8.41 Crore Online During Ganeshotsav 2026
Mumbaicha Raja is a famous Ganesh idol displayed in Mumbai during Ganeshotsav.
In 2026, many people visited the idol in person and many more watched online.
The idol was 22 feet tall and was shown as Bal Ganesh.
The mandal said its online darshan reached more than 8.41 crore people.
Instagram brought the largest share of viewers.
YouTube was the second-largest platform.
The mandal was celebrating its 99th anniversary.
The idol was later taken by barge for deep-sea immersion from Girgaon Chowpatty.
Mumbaicha Raja recorded a total digital reach of 8,41,00,234 between September 14 and September 26, 2026.
Instagram accounted for 6,01,91,132 reached users, followed by YouTube with 2,32,73,526.
Facebook contributed 5,90,000 reached users, while the mandal’s website recorded 45,576.
The 22-foot idol, shown as Bal Ganesh and curated by artist Akash Tirmal, marked the mandal’s 99th anniversary.
Its September 25 immersion procession used a modern barge for deep-sea immersion from Girgaon Chowpatty.
- Who
- The Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal’s Mumbaicha Raja, presented by Ganeshgalli.
- What
- The idol recorded 8,41,00,234 online reach during Ganeshotsav 2026 and later underwent deep-sea immersion.
- When
- The digital reach was measured from September 14 to September 26, 2026; immersion began on September 25 at 7 AM.
- Where
- The celebrations were centered in Ganeshgalli, Mumbai, with immersion from Girgaon Chowpatty.
- Why
- The mandal shared the figures to highlight devotees’ online darshan and express gratitude for their support.
- Total digital reach
- 8,41,00,234 people
- Digital period
- September 14–26, 2026
- Instagram reach
- 6,01,91,132
- YouTube reach
- 2,32,73,526
- Facebook reach
- 5,90,000
- Website reach
- 45,576
- Idol height
- 22 feet
- Mandal anniversary
- 99th anniversary in 2026