Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Mumbai Celebrates Maghi Ganpati and Angarka Sankashti Chaturthi
Mumbai is celebrating two important events related to Lord Ganesha.
First, the Aagman of the Carter Road Cha Raja marked the start of the Maghi Ganpati festival on January 4, 2026.
Thousands of people gathered to welcome the idol with music and chants.
The Maghi Ganpati festival is like a second chance for those who missed the bigger Ganesh Chaturthi festival in September.
It will culminate on January 22, 2026.
Second, on January 6, 2026, many devotees visited the Siddhivinayak Temple to celebrate the first Angarka Sankashti Chaturthi of the year.
This day is very special for Lord Ganesha's devotees.
The temple will be closed from January 7 to 11 for important rituals but will reopen on January 12.
These events show how much people in Mumbai love and respect Lord Ganesha.
The Aagman of Carter Road Cha Raja marked the beginning of the Maghi Ganpati festival in Mumbai on January 4, 2026.
Thousands of devotees gathered to welcome the idol, creating a vibrant atmosphere with traditional music and chants.
The Carter Road Cha Raja was presented in the 'Martand Malhar' form, adding a unique touch to the celebrations.
On January 6, 2026, thousands of devotees flocked to the Siddhivinayak Temple to celebrate the first Angarka Sankashti Chaturthi of the year.
The Siddhivinayak Temple will be closed from January 7 to 11, 2026, for important religious rituals and will reopen on January 12, 2026.
- Who
- Devotees and residents of Mumbai
- What
- Celebrations of Maghi Ganpati and Angarka Sankashti Chaturthi
- When
- January 4, 6, and 22, 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha and the arrival of the Carter Road Cha Raja idol for the Maghi Ganpati festival, and to observe the auspicious Angarka Sankashti Chaturthi
- Event 1
- Aagman of Carter Road Cha Raja
- Date 1
- January 4, 2026
- Location 1
- Mumbai, India
- Event 2
- Angarka Sankashti Chaturthi
- Date 2
- January 6, 2026
- Location 2
- Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai, India
- Temple Closure
- January 7-11, 2026
- Temple Reopening
- January 12, 2026
- Maghi Ganesh Jayanti 2026
- January 22, 2026
- Traditional Music
- Dhol-Tasha pathaks
- Ganpati Form
- Martand Malhar
- Significance
- Birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha
Sources
Mumbai Streets Come Alive As Aagman Of Carter Road Cha Raja Sets The Stage For Maghi Ganpati 2026 | VIDEOS
Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple To Be Closed For Five Days For Ganesh Jayanti; Here's Why?