Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Mumbai Ganpati Aagman Showcases Unique Murtis and Processions
Mumbai is welcoming Ganpati idols through large public processions called Aagman Sohlas.
The celebrations include drums, music, dancing and chants.
Some idols are very tall or arranged in difficult balancing poses.
One idol shows Ganesha standing on Hanuman’s palm.
Other designs place Ganesha on Nandi, three dragons or an elephant.
Some idols are inspired by stories about Ram, Krishna, Vishnu and other religious figures.
One display celebrates Savitribai Phule and the education of girls.
The articles say the processions took place or were planned for August 29 and August 30, so their reported dates differ.
Together, the displays emphasize devotion, creativity and detailed idol-making.
Mumbai mandals are holding grand Ganpati Aagman Sohlas featuring dhol-tasha, music, dancing and devotional chants.
The first report highlights Sakinakya Maharaja, described as one of the tallest idols in Mumbai’s suburbs, along with Chinchpoklicha Chintamani and Parel’s prominent murtis.
Featured designs include Parel Cha Raja’s Warkari-inspired avatar and Parel Cha Maharaja’s balancing concept by artist Arun Datte.
Other reported concepts show Ganesha as Ram on Hanuman’s palm, as Krishna with a horse-drawn chariot, and suspended above Saraswati’s veena.
A second report highlights idols balancing on Nandi, three dragons and an elephant, as well as themes involving Vishnu, Indra, Krishna-Arjuna and girls’ education.
- Who
- Several Mumbai Ganesh mandals, idol-making teams and artists, including Arun Datte, are featured in the reports.
- What
- The mandals are presenting Ganpati idols in grand Aagman Sohlas, including tall, balancing, mythological and socially themed designs.
- When
- The reports mention August 29, 2026, and August 30, 2026; the articles therefore give different dates for the celebrations.
- Where
- Mumbai, including the suburbs, Chinchpokli, Parel, Tardeo, Colaba, Grant Road, Tulshiwadi and Maulana Azad Road.
- Why
- The processions welcome the Ganpati idols and display devotion, craftsmanship, mythology-inspired concepts and, in one case, a message about girls’ education and empowerment.
- Event
- Mumbai Ganpati Aagman Sohlas
- Reported dates
- August 29 and August 30, 2026, according to the two reports
- Tall idol
- Sakinakya Maharaja is described as one of the tallest Ganpati idols in Mumbai’s suburbs
- Balancing designs
- Featured concepts include Ganesha balancing on Hanuman’s palm, Nandi, three dragons, an elephant and above Saraswati’s veena
- Mythological themes
- The idols include Warkari-inspired, Ram, Krishna, Vishnu, Mahadev, Indra Dev and Krishna-Arjuna-inspired concepts
- Artist
- Arun Datte is credited with balancing concepts for Parel Cha Maharaja and Tulshiwadicha Maharaja
- Social message
- Metro Cha Raja uses a Savitribai Phule-themed display to highlight girls’ education and empowerment
