Preparations for Ganesh Utsav have begun across the country. The curtain has been removed from the statue of Mumbai’s famous ‘Lalbaug Ka Raja’. This time Bappa is seen in a maroon dress and he is wearing a gold crown. According to the information, this time Reliance Foundation has offered a Raj Mukut made of 20 kg gold at the feet of Lalbaug Ka Raja. This crown has cost Rs 16 crore. Diamonds and other precious stones are also embedded in this crown. Every year the Ambani family offers crores of rupees to Lalbaug Ka Raja.
Anant Ambani
Industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s younger son Anant Ambani also has a very old relationship with Lalbaug Ka Raja. Anant Ambani goes every year to visit Lalbaug Ka Raja and offer him offerings. Let us tell you that Anant Ambani has joined the Lalbaugcha Raja Ganpati Mandal. Anant Ambani has been given honorary membership of Mumbai’s prestigious ‘Lalbaug Ka Raja’, who is also popularly known as Navasacha Ganapati (wish-fulfilling Ganapati). In the recent annual general meeting of the Mandal, a proposal to give honorary membership to Anant Ambani was presented and it has been approved.
History of the Mandal
Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal was established in 1934 in Lalbaug market. This mandal was established by a group of local fishermen and traders to celebrate Ganesh Utsav. Let us tell you that the idol of Lalbaug Raja is installed in Pitlabai Chawl of Mumbai. This Ganesh pandal is the most famous pandal of Mumbai. Lakhs of devotees come here to see Bappa. Ganpati Mahotsav is starting in the country from September 7. It lasts for 10 days. There is a lot of enthusiasm during these 10 days. Bappa is immersed with great pomp on the 10th day.
Anant Ambani’s faith
The chant of Ganpati Bappa Morya has started resonating across the country including Mumbai. Ganpati pandals have been decorated. A grand court of Lal Bagh Raja has also been set up in Mumbai. Let us tell you that Anant Ambani has deep faith in Lal Bagh Raja. He offers offerings to Lal Bagh Raja wholeheartedly. He helps Ganpati Mandal in every way and also guides them. Many social campaigns are getting strength from Anant Ambani’s Ganpati devotion and support. Not only this, helpless and sick people are being helped.
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