New Delhi: Mumbai's famous Lalbaugcha is a major center of faith for Raja Ganesha devotees. During Ganesh Chaturthi, devotees from all over the country come here to have darshan of Bappa. In the year 2026, Ganeshotsav has started from 14th September and will conclude with Ganpati Visarjan on 25th September on Anant Chaturdashi. If you too are preparing to visit Lalbaugcha Raja, then know the important information related to darshan, worship and online booking here.
Since when are we seeing Lalbaugcha Raja?
General darshan of Lalbaugcha Raja has started from 14th September at 5 am. The queues of devotees start forming from around 6 in the morning for Mukh Darshan and Charan Sparsh Darshan. Keeping in view the crowd of devotees and security arrangements, timings may be changed.
Know the time of puja and aarti
The worship and aarti of Lalbaugcha Raja will take place at three major times of the day.
Morning: 6 am to 7 am
Afternoon: 1 pm to 2 pm
Evening: 7 pm to 8 pm
During these times, devotees can have darshan of Bappa by attending puja and aarti.
Do I need to buy a ticket for darshan?
No ticket is required for general Mukha Darshan and Charan Sparsh Darshan. Devotees can have darshan by standing in the normal queue. However, if VIP darshan facility is provided, then separate booking or pass may be required for the same. Check information about its fees and availability through official channels only.
How to book online?
If online darshan or booking for any special facility is available, the process can be completed by visiting the official website of Lalbaugcha Raja. After login or registration with mobile number, select available booking options, date and time slot. After this, fill the required information and make the payment. Upon completion of booking, confirmation can be received on mobile or email.
You can have darshan even sitting at home
If it is not possible to go to Mumbai then there is no need to worry. Live telecast of darshan and aarti can be seen on the official digital platform of Lalbaugcha Raja. In this way devotees can have darshan of Ganpati Bappa even sitting at home.