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Historic Mumbai Ganesh Pandal Unveils Coconut-Inspired 10-Foot Idol
A historic Ganesh festival group in Mumbai has created a special idol this year.
The group is called Jitekarwadi Sarvajanik Shree Ganeshotsav Mandal.
It is celebrating its 133rd year.
The celebration is in Girgaon, near Charni Road East.
The idol is inspired by the coconut, which is also called Shrifal, or “God’s fruit.”
Coconut fruit, leaves, coir and other parts are used in the decorations.
The idol is 10 feet tall and weighs 51 kilograms.
Mumbai’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations begin on September 14, 2026.
Jitekarwadi Sarvajanik Shree Ganeshotsav Mandal in Girgaon is celebrating its 133rd Ganeshotsav year.
The historic mandal was established in 1894 and is regarded as Mumbai’s second-oldest public Ganeshotsav mandal.
Its 2026 theme uses coconut fruit, fronds, coir and other coconut derivatives in the decorations.
The coconut-inspired Ganesh idol is 10 feet tall and weighs 51 kilograms.
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai are scheduled to begin on September 14, 2026.
- Who
- Jitekarwadi Sarvajanik Shree Ganeshotsav Mandal and its secretary, Ajit Pitkar, are associated with the celebration.
- What
- The mandal unveiled a 10-foot, 51-kilogram Ganesh idol inspired by the coconut.
- Where
- At Dr Babasaheb Jaykar Marg in Charni Road East, Girgaon, Mumbai.
- When
- The celebration is taking place in 2026, with Ganesh Chaturthi beginning on September 14.
- Why
- The mandal chose the coconut as the central theme for its idol and decorations, connecting the festival with nature.
Key facts
- Mandal
- Jitekarwadi Sarvajanik Shree Ganeshotsav Mandal
- Established
- 1894
- Celebration year
- 133rd year
- Idol height
- 10 feet
- Idol weight
- 51 kilograms
- Theme
- Coconut-inspired Ganeshotsav decorations and idol
- Location
- Dr Babasaheb Jaykar Marg, Charni Road East, Girgaon, Mumbai
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