Mumbaikars on Monday welcomed the Hindu god of good luck and prosperity—Lord Ganesha—into their homes and community pandals, kick-starting 10-day long Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with zeal and fervour.
Offerings were made to the famous Lalbaugcha Raja on the occasion and the 'aarti' was performed in the afternoon at the mandal. Prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja kick-started at 4 am, followed by darshan for devotees at 6 am. The Ganesh idol here resides on a throne shaped like an Owl.
Lalbaugcha Raja is Mumbai's most famous Ganpati darshan that several devotees every year flock in to get a glimpse of. Lalbaugcha Raja idol is kept for eleven days before being immersed on the auspicious day of Anant Chaturdashi.
Watch the livestream of the darshan here:
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The first look of the Lalbaugcharaja 2016 was held on Thursday at 6:30 pm.
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Ganesh Chaturthi brought with it the mood of gaiety and devotion, with chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' reverberating across the city as devotees took part in 'aarti' at several temples, including the famous Siddhivinayak Temple at Prabhadevi in South Mumbai.
