The celebrations of Ganeshotsav 2019 begins from September 2 this year. The festival marking the arrival of Lord Ganesha in individual homes or in public organisations, is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the state of Maharashtra. Among the many famous Ganesh pandals across Maharashtra, Mumbai and Pune hold a reputation of itself. There are several public Ganeshotsav mandals which hold the entire festival in pomp and fervour. Among the most famous Ganesh pandals in the city, Lalbaugcha Raja Darshan is favoured by the devotees. People come from across the districts to pay their respects and seek blessings of Lalbaugcha Raja. Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi 2019, we let you know everything about one of the greatest Ganesh pandals, and how to get there.

Lalbaugcha Raja is among the most famous Sarvajanik Ganpati Mandal in not just Mumbai but in the state of Maharashtra. The celebrations of Ganeshotsav have been taking place from the year 1934. The very first organisation of the festival on a public scale was done by fisherman and traders. This Ganesh Lord is said to fulfil all the wishes of his devotees. Over the years, the popularity has only grown which makes Lalbaugcha Raja Darshan a desirable event for all the believers. Lalbaugcha Raja 2018 HD Photos for Free Download: Share First Look of Mumbai’s Famous Ganesh Pandal Images on WhatsApp and Facebook to Wish Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!

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 Lalbaugcha Raja address: Putlabai Chawl, Shree Ganesh Nagar, Lalbaug, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012

How to reach Lalbaugcha Raja by Train

The nearest railway station to go to Lalbaug by train is Parel or Currey Road on the Central line. If you want to get a Mukha Darshan (only the face of the Lord Ganesha) then there is a separate line. To reach there, Chinchpokali, Byculla (central line), or Cotton Green (harbour line) stations are the nearest options. If you do not know much about the railway stations, then you can even head to Lalbaug from Dadar station, which is accessible from the central and western line. You can take a cab from there onwards.

How to reach Lalbaugcha Raja by Road

There are buses that go till Lalbaug from Parel and Dadar. You can also take a cab. From Dadar, it is about 3.3 kms via Hindamata Flyover and Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Road. Alternately, you can directly head to Lalbaug via the Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Road.

One thing that everyone should be clear about while heading to take Lalbaugcha Raja Darshan is whether they want to take the Navas Darshan or just the Mukha Darshan. There are separate lines for each and be prepared to stand in those lines for hours. The pandal is open for 24 hours so there is not an ideal time to visit. Although, you can visit in the night for the quicker moving of lines.

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