5 days ago
Mumbai Ganpati Mandal Takes ₹703 Crore Insurance Cover
The GSB Seva Mandal is preparing a large Ganpati festival in Mumbai.
The mandal has bought insurance worth ₹703.27 crore for the celebrations.
The five-day event will take place from September 14 to 18.
The Ganpati idol will wear many gold and silver ornaments.
Devotees and volunteers usually donate these ornaments and gemstones.
More than 40,000 people are expected to receive free food each day.
Over two lakh people may receive prasad during the festival.
The organisers are also using an eco-friendly idol and digital receipts to reduce waste.
GSB Seva Mandal has secured ₹703.27 crore in insurance for its 2026 Ganpati celebrations, up from ₹474 crore last year.
The mandal will hold its 72nd Ganeshotsav at King’s Circle from September 14 to 18.
The Maha Ganpati idol will be decorated with more than 66 kg of gold and 335 kg of silver ornaments.
More than 40,000 people are expected to receive food daily, while over two lakh people may receive prasad during the festival.
Organisers said the idol is eco-friendly and digital receipts will replace printed receipts to reduce paper waste.
- Who
- The GSB Seva Mandal in Mumbai is organising the festival.
- What
- The mandal is holding its 72nd Ganeshotsav with ₹703.27 crore in insurance coverage.
- Where
- The celebration will take place at King’s Circle in Mumbai.
- When
- The five-day celebration will run from September 14 to 18; the idol’s first look will be unveiled on September 12 at 8 pm.
- Why
- The mandal said the insurance is intended to help ensure the safety and security of devotees.
Key facts
- Insurance cover
- ₹703.27 crore
- Previous year’s cover
- ₹474 crore
- Festival edition
- 72nd Ganeshotsav
- Festival dates
- September 14–18
- Gold ornaments
- More than 66 kg
- Silver ornaments
- 335 kg
- Food charity beneficiaries
- More than 40,000 people daily
- Expected prasad recipients
- Over two lakh people during the festival
Quotes
Amit Pai
Spokesperson for the GSB Seva Mandal
“This year we have taken Ganeshotsav insurance cover of Rs 703.27 crore. Being a responsible mandal, it is our responsibility to ensure the safety and security of every devotee.”
CNBC TV 18
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Sources
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