Top 5 Most Famous Ganpati Pandal ( Mandals ) of Mumbai

Top 5 Most Famous Ganpati Pandal ( Mandals ) of Mumbai

Lord Ganesh or Ganpati is the most respected God in Maharashtra, so as the Ganesh Chaturthi is most important festival of the state. During the 10 days, there are traditions and rituals that people perform during the Ganesh Utsav Hindu festival in Maharashtra. Here we are listing top five Ganesh Pandal’s of Mumbai.

Lalbaugcha Raja

How to Reach Lalbaugcha Raja

Location: Lalbaug market, GD Ambedkar Road, Lalbaug (central Mumbai).

Nearest Railway Station: Walking distance from Lower Parel, Curry Road, and Chinchpolki Railway stations.

Waiting Time: Can be 20 hours or more in the navas line. General line takes around five hours. When to Visit: It’s open around the clock. However, the busiest time is in the evening until midnight.

Ganesh Galli Mumbaicha Raja

How to Reach Ganesh Galli Mumbaicha Raja

Location: Ganesh Galli (Lane), Lalbaug (central Mumbai).

Nearest Railway Station: Chinchpokli, Curry Road, and Lower Parel railway stations are close by.

Waiting Time: Can be as little as 20 minutes, or a few hours. When to Visit: It’s always busy. Peak hours are in the afternoon and night from 3 p.m until 2 a.m.

Khetwadi Ganraj

How to Reach Khetwadi Ganraj

Location: 12th Lane Kehetwadi, Girgaum (south Mumbai).

Nearest Railway Station: The nearest stations are Charni Road and Sandhurst Road.

When to Visit: During the day is best. Peak time is in the evenings from dusk to midnight.

GSB Seva Kings Circle (GSB Ganpati)

How to Reach GSB Seva Kings Circle (GSB Ganpati)

Location: G.S.B. Sports Club Ground, Near S.N.D.T. Women’s College, R.A. Kidwai Road, King’s Circle, Matunga (central Mumbai).

Nearest Railway Station: Kings Circle on the Harbour Line and Matunga on the Central Line.

When to Visit: This Ganesh idol only stays for the first five days of the festival, so see it early.

Andheri cha Raja

How to Reach Andhericha Raja

Location: Veera Desai Road, Azad Nagar, Andheri (western Mumbai suburbs).

Nearest Railway Station: Andheri.

When to Visit: Evenings are busiest, however devotees have some extra time to see the God. The idol is the only one in Mumbai to be immersed on Sankashthi Day, which is five days after Anant Chaturdashi (the last day of the festival when large idols are commonly immersed).