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Mumbai Ganeshotsav Aagman 2026: Grand Idols Welcome Lord Ganesha
In Mumbai, India, people celebrate a special festival called Ganesh Chaturthi.
It honors Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god who is loved by many families.
The festival will happen on September 14 in 2026.
Before the big day, people hold welcome parades called Aagman Sohlas.
On August 8, huge statues of Lord Ganesha were carried through the streets of Mumbai.
Drummers played dhol-tasha and people sang devotional songs.
Grand statues from different places were welcomed with joy and excitement.
Some of these statues came from cities like Jalgaon and Kolhapur.
The parades made people very excited for the festival.
Soon, neighborhoods across Mumbai will come alive with Ganesha decorations and celebrations.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on September 14, and Mumbai's Aagman Sohla celebrations have begun.
On August 8, grand Ganesh idols were welcomed across different parts of Mumbai amid massive crowds, music and celebrations.
Borivalicha Maharaja was welcomed with immense enthusiasm during its Aagman Sohla.
Other grand arrivals included Parelcha Vighnaharta, Mira Bhayandar Cha Lambodar, Raja Badam Gallicha from Jalgaon and Kolhapurcha Chintamani.
The celebrations featured dhol-tasha, devotional chants and festive beats echoing through the city's streets.
- Who
- Devotees across Mumbai, along with grand idols including Borivalicha Maharaja, Parelcha Vighnaharta, Mira Bhayandar Cha Lambodar, Raja Badam Gallicha from Jalgaon and Kolhapurcha Chintamani.
- What
- Ganesh Aagman Sohla processions welcoming Lord Ganesha idols ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi.
- Where
- Mumbai, India, including areas such as Borivali, Parel and Mira Bhayandar.
- When
- August 8, 2026, ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14, 2026.
- Why
- To welcome Lord Ganesha with faith and festivity as part of the annual Ganeshotsav celebrations.
Key facts
- Festival
- Ganeshotsav / Ganesh Chaturthi
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 date
- September 14
- Aagman celebration date
- August 8
- City
- Mumbai
- Featured idols
- Borivalicha Maharaja, Parelcha Vighnaharta, Mira Bhayandar Cha Lambodar, Raja Badam Gallicha, Kolhapurcha Chintamani
- Idol origins
- Jalgaon (Raja Badam Gallicha), Kolhapur (Kolhapurcha Chintamani)
- Celebratory elements
- Dhol-tasha, devotional chants, festive beats
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