Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Ganpati Idols Make Grand Appearances Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is about to begin, and people are excited to welcome Lord Ganesha idols.
Several famous Ganpati celebrations in Mumbai and nearby cities have shown their idols.
Vasaicha Gajraj is sitting on a large throne with two goddesses nearby.
Raja Tejukayacha is shown as Jyotiba and has very large ears.
Girgaon Cha Maharaja is using an eco-friendly idol with a Krishna design.
GSB Seva Mandal has decorated its idol with gold.
An idol in Surat shows Ganpati sitting on an eagle’s head.
Lalbaugcha Raja has already shown its first look, while Mumbaicha Raja is expected to appear on September 13.
Several prominent Ganpati idols in Mumbai and nearby cities have made grand arrivals or revealed their first looks.
Vasaicha Gajraj is shown seated on a throne beside two goddesses, with Lord Krishna depicted in the backdrop.
Raja Tejukayacha appears in a distinctive Jyotiba avatar with its signature massive ears.
Girgaon Cha Maharaja is featuring an eco-friendly idol portrayed in a Krishna avatar.
Lalbaugcha Raja revealed its first look on September 11, while Mumbaicha Raja is scheduled to appear on September 13.
- Who
- Prominent Ganpati celebrations and idol groups, including Vasaicha Gajraj, Raja Tejukayacha, Girgaon Cha Maharaja, GSB Seva Mandal, Lalbaugcha Raja and Mumbaicha Raja.
- What
- The groups have unveiled or are preparing grand Ganpati idol appearances ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi 2026.
- When
- Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi 2026; Lalbaugcha Raja held its first-look ceremony on September 11, and Mumbaicha Raja is scheduled to appear on September 13.
- Where
- Mumbai, neighbouring cities and Surat.
- Why
- To welcome and celebrate Ganpati during the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festivities.
- Festival
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
- Lalbaugcha Raja
- Held its grand first-look ceremony on September 11.
- Mumbaicha Raja
- Scheduled to make its grand appearance on September 13.
- Eco-friendly idol
- Girgaon Cha Maharaja is featuring an eco-friendly Ganpati idol.
- Gold decoration
- GSB Seva Mandal’s idol is adorned in gold.
- Distinctive design
- Yogesh Bhoir & Family Bappa in Surat depicts Ganpati seated atop an eagle’s head.