Preparations for Ganesh Chaturthi have started in the entire country including Maharashtra. Meanwhile, the first glimpse of the Lalbaugcha Raja statue of Lord Ganesha was shown in Mumbai. Seeing the beautiful statue of Lord Ganesha, an atmosphere of immense reverence and celebration was created among the people. The idol of Lord Ganesha is very different and beautiful from other idols. From Mukesh Ambani's family to many big film stars, people gather to see the beauty of this statue. Also, all the devotees of Mumbai are eager to see the statue of Lalbaugcha Raja.
This year, the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated across the country from 14th September. After 10 days the tradition of Ganesh immersion will be performed. Earlier, on September 11, the first glimpse of Lord Ganesha's Lalbaugcha Raja was seen. Seeing this, not only the devotees were happy, but the eyes of many devotees became moist with joy. Now the question arises that how is the statue of Lalbaugcha Raja different from other statues and what are the religious beliefs regarding this statue.
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Why is Lord Lalbaugcha called Raja?
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is now celebrated with joy and happiness all over the country. Especially in Maharashtra, this festival is celebrated with great pomp. Similarly, Ganesh Utsav is celebrated in a very grand manner in Lalbagh area of Mumbai. Where a huge statue of Lord Ganesha is installed. This statue of Lord Ganesha is known as Lalbaugcha Raja.
Ganeshotsav started in Maharashtra in 1934. At the same time, the people of Lalbagh area of Mumbai, where people were fishermen by profession, were very upset. They wanted a permanent market. For which people there had tried very hard. Despite this, a permanent market could not be found. After that, people got tired and installed the idol of Lord Ganesha in their area, so that the demand of the people was fulfilled. From here the tradition of Ganesh Utsav became famous.
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Lalbaugcha Raja is different from other statues
The statue of Ganesh ji in Lalbagh area of Mumbai is not only very huge and beautiful, but the statue here is decorated in a very special style. Where the peaceful form of Lord Ganesha can be seen. Also here Lord Ganesha is decorated like a king, where he is seen sitting on the throne. Every year lakhs of people come to Lalbagh to see this form. According to religious belief, every wish of a person is fulfilled by visiting Lalbaugcha Raja. For this reason, lakhs of people come here to visit.