One of the most visited pandals during the festival, Lalbaugcha Raja is considered to be a Ganpati who fulfils wishes, and the devotees at times end up waiting for more than 24 hours in the queue.
“Our first priority is to ensure that all the devotees are able to take the darshan properly, which is why we have put in efforts to ensure that water, food and toilets are readily available to them,” said Balaseheb Kamble, President of the Mandal.
In 1932, vendors of Peru Chawl had vowed that they would put up a Ganpati pandal if their shops were returned to them. After sustained efforts by local leaders and residents, the landlord provided a permanent marketplace to them, which is the present-day Lalbaug market.
In its 84th year
• The theme for pandal this year is Gajraj Mahal, while the deity will resemble Korma, the second avatar of Lord Vishnu.
• Lalbaug market, GD Goenka Road, Lalbaug
• Western line: Lower Parel, Harbour line: Cotton Green, Central line: Currey Road/ Chinchpokli
•Visit during the day.
