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US Ambassador Sergio Gor Visits Lalbaugcha Raja During Ganesh Chaturthi
US Ambassador Sergio Gor visited a famous Ganesh festival site in Mumbai.
He went to the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal on Monday.
He offered prayers there.
Gor said he felt honoured to be invited.
He also said the celebration was very lively and full of energy.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a 10-day festival celebrated in many parts of India.
During the festival, people welcome Lord Ganesha into homes and public pandals.
Lalbaugcha Raja is one of Mumbai’s best-known Ganesh idols.
The idol is connected to a festival group founded in 1934.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in Mumbai on Monday.
Gor offered prayers and said he was honoured to attend the famous Ganpati pandal.
He described the site as exceptionally vibrant, with incredible energy.
Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated over 10 days across Maharashtra and other parts of India.
The Lalbaugcha Raja idol has been maintained by the Kambli family for more than eight decades.
- Who
- US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal.
- What
- He offered prayers and spoke about the vibrancy and energy of the Ganesh festival.
- Where
- The Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- When
- Monday, during the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival; the article does not specify a calendar date.
- Why
- He visited on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi and was invited to attend the pandal.
Key facts
- Visitor
- Sergio Gor, US Ambassador to India
- Location
- Lalbaugcha Raja pandal, Mumbai
- Occasion
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Festival duration
- 10 days
- Mandal established
- 1934
- Idol tradition
- The Kambli family has maintained the idol for over eight decades
- Religious significance
- Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates Lord Ganesha as the God of New Beginnings, Remover of Obstacles, and deity of wisdom and intelligence
Quotes
Sergio Gor
US Ambassador to India who visited the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal during Ganesh Chaturthi
“It's absolutely incredible. I'm honoured to be here. It's great to be invited. I think everybody should come here and see this, because there aren't many places that are this vibrant. The energy is incredible. It's hard to describe if you're not here. So if you've not been here, come.”
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