Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal unveiled the first look of the Lalbaug cha Raja, one of the most popular Ganesha idol in Mumbai on September 15.Lalbaugcha Raja, the Ganesh idol of the Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, sees at least 1.5 crore devotees every year. The 12ft tall idol will be unveiled at the opening day of the 10-day festival of Ganesh Chathurthi (falling on 19 to 28 September). The mandal was first started in 1934, when the Ganpati was established in a fisherman’s attire. Since then, every year unveils a new avatar. We spoke to Shri Balasaheb Sudam Kamble, president of the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganesh Utsav Mandal, for details on timings, queues, procession routes and other arrangements.
Lalbaughcha Raja darshan and queue timings
Depending on how close you want to be to the Lord, the mandal offers both Mukh Darshan and Navas Charan-Sparsh Darshan.
Mukh Darshan:Get in this queue for a quick look at the idol from a distance. The wait time for this sneak peek alone can range from six to seven hours.
Navas or Charan-Sparsh Darshan:This queue is for devotees who'd like to touch the idol's feet for blessings. Being the more popular darshan among visitors, the wait time for this one usually ranges from 12-15 hours.
This year, the Mukh Darshan and Navas Charan-Sparsh Darshan begin with an aarti at 4am on 19 September 2023. Darshan will remain open round-the-clock till visarjan day, which falls on 28 September 2023.
Security and other arrangements at Lalbaugcha Raja
There are strict security and crowd-management measures in place for Lalbaughcha Raja.
Over 250 CCTV cameras have been installed on premises.
Apart from police personnel, 3,500-4,000 trained volunteers will be stationed across the pandal. The volunteers have been divided into various departments with various responsibilities including manning the entry points, queues, housekeeping, looking after the shoes, and the PA system. Fire fighters have also been onboarded for emergent cases.
Both the queues and mandal are sufficiently ventilated. The queues for Charan Sparsh are equipped with purified drinking water, tea and coffee along with food such as pulao and khichdi–all free of charge. The Mukh Darshan queue will also be provided with beverages and basic refreshments. Facilities such as first-aid kit and medical staff from neighbouring private and public hospitals such as KEM, Wadia and Sion Hospitals will be available.
Wheelchairs will be available on request and restroom facilities have been made available.
There are also designated private areas for pregnant women and mothers of newborn children.
Lalbaugcha Raja Visarjan Route Map Mumbai
Lalbaugcha Raja is by far the most popular Ganapati idol for devotees of Lord Ganesha. Ever since it was first installed, the hordes of devotees flocking to the pandal at Lalbaug have risen. It is strongly believed that whatever wish one makes here with deep faith is granted by the Lord. There are some devotees, though, who unfortunately cannot pray here merely because it is extremely tiring to stand for 8-10 hours in the serpentine queues. Hence it is exciting to get the opportunity to do darshan of the Lalbaughcha Raja when it is taken for immersion on the day of Anant Chaturdashi. In case you are unable to be present on the route, you can take an online darshan here:
Lalbaugcha Raja 2023: Live Streaming Details
During Ganesh Chaturthi this year, the darshan is reported to begin with an aarti at 4am on September 19, 2023 following which, the darshan will remain open round-the-clock till visarjan day on September 28, 2023. Here's where you can watch Lalbaugcha Raja LIVE darshan:
Mind that the queue can be long—up to seven hours for Mukh Darshan and over 15 hours for a Charan-Sparsh Darshan.
You may want to carry a small mat or newspapers to sit on, enough water and maybe even titbits to munch on. While there are no restrictions on what to carry, all bags will be put through a mandatory screening for security reasons.
There is no hard and fast rule on what to wear for a darshan, so just ensure your outfit is comfortable and something you could spend a couple of hours in.
Phones can be carried, pictures are allowed to be taken. But do so at your own risk—the crowd can get overwhelming and phones and other belongings are known to fall into the huge hundis in front of the idol, which once in, cannot be retrieved. Also, mind the pickpockets.
Flowers can be bought outside as well as inside the pandal premises. However, most devotees offer ‘durva' or scotch grass, which is said to appease Lord Ganpati. This is mostly offered by devotees who queue up for the Navas Darshan.
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