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Lord Ganapathi is the elder son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, the universe's divine couple. He is the chief (Isa) of Lord Shiva's army and attendants, hence the name Ganesha. In the name Ganapathi, Ga denotes "knowledge," na means "salvation," and pati means "lord." He is known for removing all of the obstacles(vignas) in the path of progress and wellbeing of his devotees, therefore he is known as Vigneshwara. Due to this special power of Lord Vigneshwara, devotees lovingly shower him with prayers, sweets, and poojas at the commencement of every task and enterprise, thus becoming capable of completing the task without hardship or complexity.
While adoring thee idol of Ganesha, a devotee observes that his head is that of an elephant, and the body of a human being. In his upper right hand he carries an axe(Ankusa); in his upper left hand he grasps a noose(Pasha). He is always smiling (Prasanna Vadhana). He may also be shown conveying blessings, dancing, or holding a lotus and mace. Seated below him, there dwells a mouse(Mooshika), which is his vahana, or vehicle. He ties a serpent around his stomach. His round figure signifies prosperity.

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Lalbaugcha Raja is one the most popular public Ganesh idol. It is placed at Lalbaug, Mumbai. It is always placed there at Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Over lakhs of people are going to watch it every day. There are so many people out there who are wanted to get Lalbaugcha Raja 2012 Wallpapers. Down here we have posted some nice collection of great

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Yesterday, Sunday, September 16, the Lalbaug Cha Raja 2012 Ganesh Idol was unveiled.


The much revered ‘Lalbaughcha Raja’, literally translated to be the King of Laulbaugh, was displayed to the media yesterday, an event which is called ‘Mukh Darshan’.
Lalbaugcha Raja or Lalbagh Ka Raja, is one of the most popular sarvajanik (public) ganesh pandals established in 1934 and located at Lalbaug market in Mumbai. Millions of people from far-off places, including foreigners visit this pandal to seek blessings of Lalbaugcha Raja. It is believed he is Mannat ka Raja, who fulfill all desires of devotees.


Devotees of Lord Ganesha had been anxiously waiting for the first look pictures and videos of Lalbaugcha Raja.

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Lord Ganapathi, also described as Ganesha, is a very popular and revered Hindu deity and perphaps the most worshipped God in India. People mostly worship him seeking success in endeavors(siddhi) and intelligence. (buddhi). He also symbolizes wealth, wisdom, and happiness. He is worshipped before any venture or journey is embarked upon. Lord Ganapathi, having a curled trunk, one tusk partly broken, large ears, a massive body, four arms, and the radiance of hundreds of suns, elimintates all obstacles that impede success.

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An ancient tale explains why Lord Ganesha is worshipped before any other deity prior to any other important event. One day Lord Shiva asked his sons Ganesha and Karthikeya to circle the world and return. Karthikeya hurried away on his peacock vahana. Instead, Ganesha walked around Shiva and Parvati three times. Ganesha explained that, to him, his parents constituted the world. Delighted and satisfied, Shiva granted him a blessing, affirming that no matter what the occasion or ceremony may be, Lord Ganesha should be worshipped before all other Gods. Another ancient story tells that Ganesha wrote the Mahabharata according to Veda Vyasa's dictation. When the sage asked Ganesha to write down the epic poem, the learned God agreed on condition that his pen should not stop moving until the story was completed.

Ganesh Chaturthi, the most sacred festival of Lord Ganesha, occurs in August or September. It is an important event in India and celebrated with fervor, particularly in the state of Maharashtra.


Khairatabad Ganesha (the Mammoth Ganapathi idol) known as the biggest and one of the most popular Ganesha Utsav mandals in not only Hyderabad but also in entire India, has got their first puja to Ganesha on 15 June 2012.

Khairatabad Ganesh Utsava Samithi has conducted Bhumi Puja on Friday for the construction of Ganesh Utsava murthi for Vinayaka Chavithi 2012.



For Ganesh Chaturthi 2012, Khairatabad Ganapathi vigraham may be made as riding a chariot. Either sides of the Ganesh idol will be occupied with the scenes of Goddess Tuljabhavani presenting sword to Shivaji Maharaj and the rising of Surya Bhagavan. But this is not the finalized version.

As per the official sources, the design will be finalized after discussing with the devotees from various sections and taking advises from common people.

Hyderabad Khairatabad Ganesha Idol 2012 photos have been released by the Ganapati Utsav committee. In 2012, Khairatabad Ganesh height will be nearly 50 feet. You can also take look at the making of the huge idol at the official website. Ganesh Idol made during Ganesh Chaturthi festival at Khairatabad near Hyderabad is famous for its huge size – the size of the Khairatabad Ganesh is usually more than 40 feet. The Ganesha Murti in 2012 is flanked by flanked by Surya (Sun God) and Goddess Durga.

You can get more details about Khairatabad Ganesh Idol 2012 here at the official website of Khairatabad Ganesh Chaturthi committee.

3,500 Kilogram Laddu for Khairatabad Ganesh in 2012


3,500 kg Laddu will be offered Khairatabad Ganesha in 2012 by Polisetty Mallibabu, owner of Suruchi Foods. Previous years different devotees had offered laddus weighing around 500 kg.

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3,500 kg ‘maha laddu’ for Khairatabad Ganesha

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This laddu is being made by a sweet-maker from Tapeswaram in East Godavari district

A sweets and savouries maker from Tapeswaram in East Godavari district, known particularly for his ‘Kaja’, a delicacy from the region, is getting ready to make a six-foot diameter, 3,500 kg ‘Maha laddu’ as a special offering to the Khairatabad Ganesha in the State capital.

In 2010, Sri Bhakthanjaneya’s Suruchi Foods offered a laddu weighing 500 kg and 2,400 kg in 2011, drawing attention.
The process of making the first laddu was showcased in a documentary ‘Maha Ganapathiki Maha Naivedyam’ (offering for Maha Ganapathi) that was released by Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan.

Polisetty Mallibabu, owner of Suruchi Foods and 15 others will design the ‘laddu’ in their home-cum-factory at Tapeswaram near Mandapeta on September 2 after performing Ganesha pooja. On September 10, a Ganesha idol will be installed in a pandal and the laddu-makers will wear Ganesha mala.


The actual making of the laddu will start on September 16 and take two days, after which it will be sent to Hyderabad on September 18.
On September 19, the laddu would be handed over to the Khairatabad pandal organisers in the presence of Mr. Narasimhan and several Ministers, Mr. Mallibabu said. Asked if the Khairatabad Ganesh idol could withstand the 3.5 tonne weight of the laddu, he said, the organisers were in touch with him. “As the idol was made with 10 tonnes of iron, it can easily take the weight of the laddu,” he said.

Though no preservatives are used, the laddu would stay fresh for six months, he assured.

Ingredients, include 150 kg of cashew nuts, badam (80 kg), yellow camphor (20 kg), cardamom (20 kg), Bengal gram (850 kg), ghee (750 kg) and 1,600 kilos of sugar.

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Which will be the tallest Ganesh idol 2011 of Mumbai?

From some recent years, along with the competition for decoration, Mumbai Ganesh mandals are also competing with each other in the manners of Ganesh idol’s height. Every Ganesh mandal year try to place very high Ganesh idols. Before some year Mumbai Mahanagarpalika had declared limit of Ganesh idol’s height to control difficulties and complications.



In 2010, the biggest Ganesh idol was placed at Kalbadevi’s Chandanwadi. The height of Ganesh idol was about twenty third feet big. But this year which Ganesh idol will be the tallest one? Each mandal is planning to place biggest one, but let’s see.

This year Khetwadi eighth Lane mandal is going to place twenty eight foot Ganesh idol. The concept of this Ganesh idol is kid Ganesh is balancing over elephant’s trunk. Because of its size, this idol is completely made on place where it is going to be place; due to this the problem of transportation has been solved. Rajesh Shinde, the sculptor said that it is the tallest Ganesh statue he has ever made in his whole twelve years sculpting career. This is too tallest in mandal’s entire history.

This could easily steal fame from twenty two foot idol that was made by famous sculptor Vijay Khatu that was installed in Ganesh Gali. There is one more renowned madal GSB Seva Kings Circle, mandal grows their Ganesh idols size every year, however it is remain has huge attractiveness to catch huge mass’s attention. In spite, the truth that this will only be seventeen feet big this year. The idol will be decorated with huge quantity of bling in city, silver and gold jewellery of sixteen crore rupees.

Undoubtedly the biggest Ganesh idol is the Lalbaugcha Raja as usually. Apart from these there are some other mandals who also want to receive the award of tallest Ganesh idol placing mandal. Today is first day of Ganesh Chaturthi; let’s come out of home and explore the Mumbai and find tallest Ganesh idol.


Famous Ganesh Mandals of Mumbai

Mumbai city makes difference in its every aspect from India’s other places such as lifestyle, religions, thinking, style, history and festival celebration. If you will see the celebration pattern is completely different from any other parts of India. The way of celebration keeps this running city alive and energetic. Even if this city is as very much modern and mostly laid towards western culture still till now people are following very old traditional rituals connected to festivals, which is very impress able fact of this city. The major festivals, which are celebrated in this city in very large scale, are Holi, Dahi Handi, Diwali, Navratri, and Ganesh Chaturthi. Ganesh festival is most awaited festival of Mumbai people.

During the festival the whole city becomes spiritual pilgrimage, everywhere people just get involved in religious rituals. Some people bring Ganesh idol at their home and worship, whereas some visit different Ganesh mandals and worship god. There are numbers of Ganesh Mandals, which are bringing huge idols of Ganesh from numbers of years and worshiping this divine and powerful Ganesh. There are many Ganesh mandals, which are famous in the whole Mumbai because of their social work, beautiful Ganesh idol, and attractive decoration. In every lane you will find small big Ganesh mandals but there are also some huge Ganesh mandals, huge by their social work, their history, their big Ganesh idols, and popularity so let’s go to explore which are those top five Ganesh mandals of Mumbai.

Lalbaughcha Raja



Lalbaugcha Raja, one of the spiritual and famous identities of Mumbai. Undoubtedly Lalbaugcha Raja is very popular Ganesh idol in Mumbai. This Ganesh mandal was established in 1934, it has developed as most visited Ganesh idol in city. During Ganesh festival, you will get to see endless queue of devotees. Every year about 1.5 million people come to take a divine darshan of this lovable god. Simply people believe that Ganesh idol can complete their all wishes and it captures huge media attention.

Every year, mandal arranges two queues of devotees such as one queue for those who wanting make wish or vow to Lalbaugchal raja, through this line devotee directly reach close at idol’s feet and another general queue only provides you one view of Ganesh idol from distance of about ten meters long. Till now, it was prevalent view that wishing line stretches over5 kilometres. But organizers have started offering big air condition tents with big ground to give comfort everyone.

Closest railway station – you can reach here just by getting down at Curry road, Lower Parel and Chinchpolki stations.
Location – Lalbaug, G.D. Ambedkar (central Mumbai)
Visiting Time – you can come here any time, around the clock it is open for devotees, but the most crowded and busy time is midnight.
Waiting Time – Wishing Line took more than 20 hours whereas general much Darshan queue takes about five hours.


Ganesh Gali




Ganesh Gali is second most famous Ganesh mandal in Mumbai. It is also as Mumbaicha Raja. It is located in couples of lanes, it is little bit away from Lalbaugcha Raja, and it is too very famous. Because of Lalbaughcha Raja this Ganesh mandal has lost their shine but n 1991 again it stood up and pull huge crowd. This mandal is very much known for their interesting and amazing themes, every year they try to present something new and unique, which is one of the major aspects of this Ganesh mandal. This Ganesh mandal was founded to support the mill workers during 1928; it is oldest location of Mumbai.

Closest railway station – Lower parel, Curry road, Chinchpokli etc.
Location – Lalbaug, Ganesh Gali (central Mumbai)
Visiting time – it is always busy area but you are visit it during 3pm to 2 am.
Waiting time – it can be some hours or just twenty minutes

Khetwadi Ganraj



This is award winning Ganesh mandal; it has got awards for their eye pleasant Ganesh idols. This Ganesh Mandal was founded during 1959 but it got fame in 2000, because in 2000 it had made biggest Ganesh idol of around 40. This much big Ganesh idol was not made by any mandal in the Indian history. Their idol was entirely decorated by pure gold jewellery. In one year, it was actually adorned by real diamonds.

The extra attraction of this place, when you will visit Khetwadi Ganraj, you will get to see some more Ganesh idol in the surrounded area. So it is like a double joy for you.

Closet railway station – Sandhurst road and Charni road
Location – Girgaum, twelfth lane of Ketwadi.
Visiting time – If you will go there in morning time then it would be best for you.

GSB Seva Kings Circle –



GSB Seva Kings Circle is warmly called as Mumbai city’s gold Ganesh. Because this mandal’s whole Ganesh idol is decorated by more than sixty kilometers gold. This mandal frequently stated to be lushest in the Mumbai, this mandal was established by Gowd Saraswat Brahmin Community of Karnataka during 1954. They have this mandal in Mumbai and make a respect mark of city. They organise several social programs with big celebration of Ganesh festival.

They always place eco-friendly idol, made by clay. This mandal is too idiosyncratic due to their unusual recorded music. Mandal’s most convenient aspect is elevated walkway to get give fabulous view of idol to devotees.

Closest railway station – Matunga and King Circle.
Location – Matunga, Kings’ circle, R.A. Kiwi road, near S.N.D.T Women’s college, G.S.B Sports Club Ground.
Visiting Time – This mandala’s Ganesh idol stays for only five days, during that you can visit.



Andhericha Raja –



Andhericha Raja comes in Mumbai’s suburbs area, whereas Lalbaugcha Raja located in south Mumbai. Tabacco company’s workers founded this mandal during 1966. Compared to Mumbai’s other Ganesh mandals, Andhericha Raja Ganesh is not imposing and towering. But it has got reputation because people feel that whatever they wish in front of Andhericha Raja it gets fulfilled. Mandal too generally has other attractions and novel theme.

Closest railway station – Andheri
Location – Andheri, Azad Nagar, Veera Desai road
Visiting Time – The busiest time is evening. This is the only idol that engrossed on Sankshthi day that come after Anant Chaturdashi.

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58 Foot Ganesh Idol in Gajuwaka, Vizag 2011