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IN PHOTOS: Foreign diplomats visit Mumbai Ganesh pandals

Updated On: 16 September, 2026 09:31 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Foreign diplomats of several countries visited famous Ganesh mandals in Mumbai during Ganeshotsav 2026 and sought the blessings of Lord Ganesha, an official statement said on Wednesday. Pics/Special Arrangement

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The initiative was aimed to showcase Maharashtra’s rich cultural heritage and its popular Ganesh festival celebrations to international visitors, officials said. Pics/Special Arrangement
The initiative was aimed to showcase Maharashtra’s rich cultural heritage and its popular Ganesh festival celebrations to international visitors, officials said. Pics/Special Arrangement
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Diplomats from Finland, France, Thailand, Norway, China, Belgium, Sweden and Egypt took part in the visit
Diplomats from Finland, France, Thailand, Norway, China, Belgium, Sweden and Egypt took part in the visit
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They were introduced to the history and traditions of Ganeshotsav in Maharashtra, as well as the celebrations organised by some of Mumbai’s well-known public Ganesh mandals
They were introduced to the history and traditions of Ganeshotsav in Maharashtra, as well as the celebrations organised by some of Mumbai’s well-known public Ganesh mandals
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The foreign guests were traditionally welcomed at Khalsa College in Matunga with pheta turbans and bouquets
The foreign guests were traditionally welcomed at Khalsa College in Matunga with pheta turbans and bouquets
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The visitors were given information about Ganeshotsav, which is celebrated over 10 days in Maharashtra, and its links with the state’s culture, history, folk traditions and social unity, officials said
The visitors were given information about Ganeshotsav, which is celebrated over 10 days in Maharashtra, and its links with the state’s culture, history, folk traditions and social unity, officials said
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The delegation later visited some of Mumbai’s historic and popular Ganesh mandals. These included GSB Ganpati in Matunga, GSB Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav in Wadala, Mumbaicha Raja at Ganesh Galli and the Keshavji Naik Chawl Ganeshotsav in Girgaon
The delegation later visited some of Mumbai’s historic and popular Ganesh mandals. These included GSB Ganpati in Matunga, GSB Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav in Wadala, Mumbaicha Raja at Ganesh Galli and the Keshavji Naik Chawl Ganeshotsav in Girgaon

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