The belief that this idol of Ganesha is, Navasacha Ganpati (Marathi: नवसाचा गणपती) (which means the "one who fulfils all wishes") draws over 1.5 million pilgrims to the idol's display area daily during the 10-day Ganesha Chaturthi festival.[1]
In 2022, the Lalbaugcha Raja Ganapati entered 89 years.
Lalbaugcha Raja is the popular Ganesha idol of the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal. The mandal, formerly known as 'Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, Lalbaug'[2] was founded in 1934 at Lalbaug Market by fishermen of the Koli community.[3][4]
The 'mandal' was founded[5] because of a vow (Navas) for construction of the present Lalbaug Market at its existing place. The marketplace at Peru Chawl was shut down in 1932. Hence, the fishermen and vendors who used to sit in the open place vowed to Ganesha to create a permanent place for their market. Aided by Kuwarji Jethabhai Shah, Shyamrao Vishnu Bodhe, V. B. Korgaonkar, Ramchandra Tawate, Nakhawa Kokam Mama, Bhausaheb Shinde, U. A. Rao and the local residents, landlord Rajabai Tayyabali agreed to dedicate a plot for the market. The fishermen and traders established the Ganesha idol on 12 September 1934 in gratitude. The idol was dressed in the customary fashion of fishermen. This idol is believed to fulfil the wishes of devotees. The mandal was formed in the era when the freedom struggle was at its peak.
In 2020, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal cancelled its traditional festivities for the first time in its in 86 years of its existence, instead focused on a campaign to raise awareness about the virus.[6]
Caretakers
The Lalbaugcha Raja Ganapati idol has been protected by the Kambli family for over eight decades.
Lalbaugcha Raja
Ratnakar Kambli (the head of the Kambli family) was a sculptor of idols and had roaming exhibitions at festivals across Maharashtra. He began protecting the idol in 1935, when some of his friends recommended his name to the organisers. After his demise in 1952, his eldest son Venkatesh took over and, after his death, Ratnakar Kambli Jr., assumed the responsibility in 2002. Currently, Ratnakar and his sons make and protect the idol at Kambli Arts. The family also makes smaller versions of Lalbaugcha Raja which are used privately for the festival. One of the idols that was made was destined for the festival at actress Shilpa Shetty's house.
Kambli Arts makes the parts of the Lalbaugcha Raja idol at its workshop; these are taken to the display area where they are assembled and painted. Finally, Ratnakar, who is nearly 80 years old, goes to the pandal and draws the eyes. The height is around 5-6 meters (18-20 feet).
Arrangements for devotees
A few days before Ganesh Chaturthi, a Mukh Darshan (Holy sighting of the face) ceremony is organized by the Lalbaug Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal. This unveiling is covered by all national and regional channels.[7]
The two queues for taking blessings of Lalbaugcha Raja are the Navsachi Line and the Mukh Darshanachi Line.
The Navsachi line is for people who want to get their wishes fulfilled. Pilgrims go on the stage, touch the feet of the idol, and receives the blessings of Ganesha. This line attracts huge numbers of people, politicians and celebrities. It takes around 25–30 hours and sometimes up to 40 hours (nearly 2 days) to get darshan in this line. 300–400 employees every year support the event.
The second line is meant for Mukh Darshan, to view the idol without going onto the stage. It can take 5–8 hours or longer to get darshan in this line, especially on weekends.[8]
Gallery
Lalbaugcha Raja 2014
Lalbaugcha Raja 2009
Lalbaugcha Raja Procession getting underway just outside its pandal on route to Girgaon Chowpatty for Visarjana (immersion)
Lalbaugcha Raja 2011
Lalbaugcha Raja 2010
Lalbaugcha Raja Visarjan (immersion) Miravanuk (procession)
References
^"Ganesh Chaturthi 2019: Here's why Lalbaugcha Raja is so popular". www.indulgexpress.com. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
^"Sculptor Ratnakar at his workshop". MiD DAY. Mumbai, India. 29 September 2004. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
^"No Lalbaugcha Raja for first time in 86 yrs of its existence". Hindustan Times. 2 July 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
^"A Behind-the-Scenes Look at How Mumbai's Most Famous Ganesh Mandal, Lalbaugcha Raja, Functions". The Better India. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
^Pansare, Upneet (10 September 2007). "Since 1934, this family been making Ganesh idols". The Indian Express. Mumbai, India. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
^"This Ganesh Utsav, no Lalbaugcha Raja, 10-day Covid campaign instead". The Indian Express. 2 July 2020. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Lalbaugcha Raja news newspapers books scholar JSTOR April 2012 Learn how and when to remove this template message Lalbaugcha Raja English The King of Lalbaug is the sarvajanik public Ganesha idol kept at Lalbaug a locality in Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival The idol gives darsan to the devotees for 11 days thereafter it is immersed in the Arabian sea at Girgaon Chowpatty on the day of Anant Chaturdashi Ganesha Visarjana Lalbaugcha RajaLalbaugcha Raja 2009ReligionAffiliationHinduismDeityGaneshFestivalGaneshotsavEcclesiastical or organisational statusActiveLocationStateMaharashtraCountryIndiaThe belief that this idol of Ganesha is Navasacha Ganpati Marathi नवस च गणपत which means the one who fulfils all wishes draws over 1 5 million pilgrims to the idol s display area daily during the 10 day Ganesha Chaturthi festival 1 In 2022 the Lalbaugcha Raja Ganapati entered 89 years Contents 1 History 2 Caretakers 3 Arrangements for devotees 4 Gallery 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditLalbaugcha Raja is the popular Ganesha idol of the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal The mandal formerly known as Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal Lalbaug 2 was founded in 1934 at Lalbaug Market by fishermen of the Koli community 3 4 The mandal was founded 5 because of a vow Navas for construction of the present Lalbaug Market at its existing place The marketplace at Peru Chawl was shut down in 1932 Hence the fishermen and vendors who used to sit in the open place vowed to Ganesha to create a permanent place for their market Aided by Kuwarji Jethabhai Shah Shyamrao Vishnu Bodhe V B Korgaonkar Ramchandra Tawate Nakhawa Kokam Mama Bhausaheb Shinde U A Rao and the local residents landlord Rajabai Tayyabali agreed to dedicate a plot for the market The fishermen and traders established the Ganesha idol on 12 September 1934 in gratitude The idol was dressed in the customary fashion of fishermen This idol is believed to fulfil the wishes of devotees The mandal was formed in the era when the freedom struggle was at its peak In 2020 due to the COVID 19 Pandemic the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal cancelled its traditional festivities for the first time in its in 86 years of its existence instead focused on a campaign to raise awareness about the virus 6 Caretakers EditThe Lalbaugcha Raja Ganapati idol has been protected by the Kambli family for over eight decades Lalbaugcha Raja Ratnakar Kambli the head of the Kambli family was a sculptor of idols and had roaming exhibitions at festivals across Maharashtra He began protecting the idol in 1935 when some of his friends recommended his name to the organisers After his demise in 1952 his eldest son Venkatesh took over and after his death Ratnakar Kambli Jr assumed the responsibility in 2002 Currently Ratnakar and his sons make and protect the idol at Kambli Arts The family also makes smaller versions of Lalbaugcha Raja which are used privately for the festival One of the idols that was made was destined for the festival at actress Shilpa Shetty s house Kambli Arts makes the parts of the Lalbaugcha Raja idol at its workshop these are taken to the display area where they are assembled and painted Finally Ratnakar who is nearly 80 years old goes to the pandal and draws the eyes The height is around 5 6 meters 18 20 feet Arrangements for devotees EditA few days before Ganesh Chaturthi a Mukh Darshan Holy sighting of the face ceremony is organized by the Lalbaug Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal This unveiling is covered by all national and regional channels 7 The two queues for taking blessings of Lalbaugcha Raja are the Navsachi Line and the Mukh Darshanachi Line The Navsachi line is for people who want to get their wishes fulfilled Pilgrims go on the stage touch the feet of the idol and receives the blessings of Ganesha This line attracts huge numbers of people politicians and celebrities It takes around 25 30 hours and sometimes up to 40 hours nearly 2 days to get darshan in this line 300 400 employees every year support the event The second line is meant for Mukh Darshan to view the idol without going onto the stage It can take 5 8 hours or longer to get darshan in this line especially on weekends 8 Gallery Edit Lalbaugcha Raja 2014 Lalbaugcha Raja 2009 Lalbaugcha Raja Procession getting underway just outside its pandal on route to Girgaon Chowpatty for Visarjana immersion Lalbaugcha Raja 2011 Lalbaugcha Raja 2010 Lalbaugcha Raja Visarjan immersion Miravanuk procession References Edit Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 Here s why Lalbaugcha Raja is so popular www indulgexpress com Retrieved 15 October 2019 Sculptor Ratnakar at his workshop MiD DAY Mumbai India 29 September 2004 Retrieved 16 July 2012 No Lalbaugcha Raja for first time in 86 yrs of its existence Hindustan Times 2 July 2020 Retrieved 2 July 2020 A Behind the Scenes Look at How Mumbai s Most Famous Ganesh Mandal Lalbaugcha Raja Functions The Better India 30 September 2016 Retrieved 2 July 2020 Pansare Upneet 10 September 2007 Since 1934 this family been making Ganesh idols The Indian Express Mumbai India Retrieved 16 July 2012 This Ganesh Utsav no Lalbaugcha Raja 10 day Covid campaign instead The Indian Express 2 July 2020 Retrieved 4 August 2021 Lalbaugcha Raja 2013 First Look About Lalbaugcha Raja GanpatiExternal links EditLalbaugcharaja website with all the updated details including Aarti videos and live video Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lalbaugcha Raja Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Lalbaugcha Raja amp oldid 1116798467, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
