There is a different celebration in Mumbai, Maharashtra regarding Ganesh Chaturthi. People were eagerly waiting to catch a glimpse of the Lalbaugcha Raja. The Lalbaugcha Raja of Mumbai is known as Navsala Pawan Bappa. Every year thousands of devotees come to see Lalbaugcha.
Significance of Lalbaugcha Raja Darshan
The importance of Lalbaugcha Raja is in discussion due to its grandeur. It is believed that the vow that is sought from the Lalbaugcha Raja is definitely fulfilled. That is why he is also called the king of vows.
Although, every year Ganesh resides here in this style, yet there is great enthusiasm among the devotees for his darshan. After two years since the arrival of Corona, once again the court of the King of Lal Bagh has been decorated in a grand manner. It is a tradition here that two days before Ganesh Chaturthi, Bappa's face is seen, in which a large number of devotees gather for the first darshan.
Not only the general public, but big stars also come here to see the Lalbaugcha Raja. From the Ambani family to almost all the stars of Bollywood are seen here. It is believed that it is very fortunate to see them.
How Lalbaugcha Raja Darshan is Co-ordinated:
In Lalbaugcha Raja, there are two lines for darshan, one is Mukha Darshan and the other is Navas or Charan Sparsh Darshan. There is a crowd of devotees all the time for darshan here, darshan goes on for 24 hours. You will get the Mukha Darshan in a few hours but you may have to wait a very long time for Navas or Charan Sparsh Darshan.
Establishment and length of the Raja of Lalbagh
Like every year, this time too the statue of Lalbaugcha Raja is very beautiful and adorable. Ganeshji is wearing red clothes. He has a wheel in one hand and sits on the throne in his royal style. It is being said that the idol of Lalbaugcha Raja is 12 feet tall.
The Raja Pandal of Lalbagh was established in the year 1934. The Ganesh festival was started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Actually, Ganesh Utsav was organized to gather all the countrymen to liberate the country. During this, discussions were held in the pandals for the freedom struggle.