Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Lalbaugcha Raja First Look Unveiled Ahead of 2026 Festival
Lalbaugcha Raja is a famous Ganesh idol in Mumbai.
Its first look was shown to the public before Ganesh Chaturthi.
Many devotees gathered and celebrated by chanting “Ganpati Bappa Morya.”
Ganesh Chaturthi will take place on September 14, 2026.
In Gujarat, police are preparing for large crowds and processions.
They will use cameras, drones and extra patrols to watch important places.
Special teams and riot-control equipment will be ready if needed.
Police have asked people and festival organisers to help keep the celebrations peaceful.
The first look of Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja was unveiled on Friday evening.
Thousands of devotees gathered at the pandal and chanted “Ganpati Bappa Morya” during the reveal.
Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Gujarat Police have increased security for the festival, including crowd management, traffic diversions and patrolling.
Police will use special forces, CCTV cameras, drones and emergency equipment in sensitive areas and along procession routes.
- Who
- Lalbaugcha Raja devotees, Gujarat Police, festival organisers and local authorities.
- What
- The first look of Lalbaugcha Raja was unveiled, while Gujarat Police announced enhanced security preparations for Ganesh Chaturthi.
- When
- The unveiling took place on Friday evening; Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on Monday, September 14, 2026.
- Where
- The idol was unveiled at its pandal in Mumbai; security measures were announced across Gujarat.
- Why
- The reveal marked the approach of Ganesh Chaturthi, while the security measures aim to prevent incidents and maintain peace and law and order.
- Festival
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Festival date
- Monday, September 14, 2026
- Idol
- Lalbaugcha Raja
- Reveal location
- A pandal in Mumbai
- Security area
- Across Gujarat
- Surveillance
- CCTV cameras and drones will monitor key areas and procession routes.
- Emergency readiness
- Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads, tear gas and riot-control equipment will remain on standby.