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Lalbaugcha Raja’s very first appearance was revealed, marking the start of Ganesh Chaturthi events. Crafted by the Kambli household considering that 1934, the idol brings in millions. A craftsmen in Mumbai is using environmentally friendly Ganpati idols made from processed paper as a sustainable option to conventional clay or POP idols, which are light-weight and quickly liquify throughout immersion.
The very first appearance of Mumbai’s a lot of renowned Ganesh idol, Lalbaugcha Raja, was revealed on Sunday night, ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi events arranged from Wednesday, 27th August 2025 to Saturday, 6th September 2025. The unveiling drew big crowds and marked the start of celebrations for among Maharashtra’s many extensively popular spiritual occasions.
Lalbaugcha Raja area
Found at Putlabai Chawl and arranged by the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, this revered idol has actually held cultural and spiritual significance considering that its beginning in 1934. The Kambli household has actually been crafting the idol for over 8 years, preserving its special creative tradition every year.
Lalbaugcha Raja draws in countless fans every year, a lot of whom wait in line for hours to get a peek and look for true blessings. The idol has actually ended up being an effective sign of Mumbai’s devotional spirit and the psychological link the city show Lord Ganesha.
Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi, likewise called Vinayak Chaturthi or Vinayak Chavithi, is a ten-day Hindu celebration commemorating Lord Ganesha as the cleaner of barriers and the god of knowledge, success, and clean slates. Observed in the month of Bhadrapada in the Hindu lunisolar calendar, it starts on Chaturthi and concludes on Anantha Chaturdashi.
In Mumbai and throughout Maharashtra, the celebration is commemorated with processions, elaborately embellished pandals, devotional music, and big events of followers looking for darshan.
New Ganseha idols are lightweight
As ecological awareness around idol immersion continues to grow, a Mumbai-based craftsmen has actually been silently providing a sustainable option to conventional clay or plaster of Paris (POP) idols. For the previous 10 to 12 years, the craftsmen has actually been crafting Ganpati idols from specifically processed eco-paper.
Talking to ANI, the craftsmen discussed that the idols are used a mix of calcium powder, fine-tuned paper pulp, and layered paper interiors. The outcome is a light-weight, long lasting, and totally recyclable idol. “The most significant USP of our paper Ganpati is that it’s a breeze to bring and definitely environmentally friendly,” the craftsmen stated.
A common 2-foot clay idol weighs roughly 20 kg, making transportation hard, specifically for those who take a trip to their native towns throughout the celebration. On the other hand, a paper Ganpati of the exact same size weighs just 2.5 to 3 kg, making it more useful for families.
“It makes a world of distinction for households who take a trip back to their native towns for the celebration,” the craftsmen kept in mind.
When immersed in your home or in synthetic ponds, the paper idols liquify more quickly and leave very little residue. This likewise permits the product to be recuperated and recycled, decreasing the ecological effect usually connected with idol immersions.
(With inputs from ANI)
