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of Lalbagh The pride of the king is different. But do you know the history of this king of Lalbagh? And the story of when exactly the King of Lalbagh became famous. Ganeshotsav is starting from 14th September and from today let's learn the history of various Ganeshas in Mumbai and start with the blessings of the King of Lalbagh. Lalbagh Raja Public Ganeshotsav Mandal was established by Koli Samaj (Fishermen) and local traders from Lalbagh in Paral area of ​​Mumbai. Around 1932, the closure of a textile mill disrupted the business of workers and traders and it was then that the locals prayed to Ganapati for a permanent market.(Photo Courtesy – Social Media)

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This merchant's vow and when his wish came true, he permanently installed the idol of Ganesha in Lalbagh Bazaar in 1934. Since then, this king of Lalbagh is known as “Ganpati of Navasa”, which means the king who fulfills vows and desires. Originally a small village festival, the festival has now become a major center of faith for millions of devotees in India and abroad. After ten days of grand Ganeshotsav puja, the idol is immersed at Girgaon Chowpatty on Anant Chaturdashi. Meanwhile, this Ganpati has now acquired quite a commercial look and many celebrities are seen visiting here. Even today, large queues of devotees are seen to have a darshan of the Raja of Lalbagh.

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Raja of Lalbagh is famous not only in Mumbai but also all over the world. Devotees come from far and wide every year to have Bappa's darshan. Since 1935, the Kambli family has a tradition of making idols of the Raja of Lalbagh. The same tradition is still being followed. Today the third generation of the Kambli family is maintaining the ongoing tradition of making the Raja of Lalbagh. Santosh Kambli is not only a sculptor but also a custodian of a tradition. For the past several years, idols of the king of Lalbagh have been made by them. The idol of the king is made in a day or after two to three months of tireless work.