Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Ten Thane Ganpati Mandals To Visit During Ganeshotsav 2026
Ganeshotsav is a festival where people welcome Lord Ganesh and celebrate together.
In 2026, Thane has many decorated Ganpati mandals for people to visit.
A mandal is a local group that organises a Ganesh celebration.
Some mandals have very large idols and colourful decorations.
Others share messages about helping society and protecting the environment.
Thanyacha Raja is one of Thane’s oldest and most popular celebrations.
Visitors can make a trail through different neighbourhoods to see the mandals.
They can enjoy the festival in Thane without travelling to Mumbai.
Thane’s Ganeshotsav 2026 celebrations began on September 14, featuring devotional, artistic and community-focused events.
Thanyacha Raja in Panchpakhadi has celebrated since 1979 and is known for social initiatives including blood donation camps.
Kolbad Mitra Mandal, established in 1982, uses artistic displays to promote social messages such as organ and body donation awareness.
Several mandals, including Shreerang Sahaniwas and Hindu Jagruti, combine traditional devotion with social awareness and community activities.
The 10 suggested stops span neighbourhoods across Thane, including Kisan Nagar, Thane East, Naupada, Louis Wadi and Lokmanya Nagar.
- Who
- Thane’s Ganpati mandals, organisers, volunteers, artists, residents and devotees.
- What
- A guide to 10 mandals recommended for pandal-hopping during Ganeshotsav 2026.
- When
- Ganeshotsav 2026 began on September 14.
- Where
- Neighbourhoods across Thane, including Panchpakhadi, Kisan Nagar, Kolbad, Vrindavan and Thane East.
- Why
- To experience Thane’s devotional celebrations, decorations, community traditions and socially relevant themes.
- Festival
- Ganeshotsav 2026
- Start date
- September 14
- Number of recommended mandals
- 10
- Oldest listed tradition
- Shreerang Sahaniwas Ganeshotsav, dating back to 1971
- Thanyacha Raja tradition
- Celebrated by Narveer Tanaji Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal since 1979
- Kolbad Mitra Mandal
- Established in 1982
- Hindu Jagruti Mandal
- Active since 1991