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IN PHOTOS | Ganeshotsav 2026: First look of Andheri Cha Raja unveiled

Updated On: 12 September, 2026 02:33 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

The first look of Andheri Cha Raja by Azad Nagar Sarvajanik Utsav Samiti was unveiled at Veera Desai Road in Andheri West ahead of Ganeshotsav 2026. (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)

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The unveiling comes ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, which will see a sea of devotees visit prominent Ganpati mandals across Mumbai during the festival. (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)
The unveiling comes ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, which will see a sea of devotees visit prominent Ganpati mandals across Mumbai during the festival. (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)
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Andheri Cha Raja is among the prominent Ganpati celebrations in the western suburbs, with devotees expected to turn up for darshan once the festivities begin
Andheri Cha Raja is among the prominent Ganpati celebrations in the western suburbs, with devotees expected to turn up for darshan once the festivities begin
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According to the mandal’s history, then chairman Appa Khanvilkar had made a wish to Lord Ganesha. After his wish was fulfilled, the deity came to be known as “Navasala Pavnara Ganpati”, or the wish-fulfilling Ganesha
According to the mandal’s history, then chairman Appa Khanvilkar had made a wish to Lord Ganesha. After his wish was fulfilled, the deity came to be known as “Navasala Pavnara Ganpati”, or the wish-fulfilling Ganesha
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Over time, devotees began referring to the idol as Andhericha Raja — the King of Andheri. Unlike most Ganesh pandals which immerse the idol on Anant Chaturdashi, Andhericha Raja observes immersion on Sankashti Chaturdashi
Over time, devotees began referring to the idol as Andhericha Raja — the King of Andheri. Unlike most Ganesh pandals which immerse the idol on Anant Chaturdashi, Andhericha Raja observes immersion on Sankashti Chaturdashi
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The practice has since become one of Andhericha Raja’s defining traditions. The smaller puja idol continues to be immersed on Anant Chaturdashi, while the life-size idol is taken out later for its immersion procession
The practice has since become one of Andhericha Raja’s defining traditions. The smaller puja idol continues to be immersed on Anant Chaturdashi, while the life-size idol is taken out later for its immersion procession
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This year, Mumbai will celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14, marking the beginning of the city’s much-awaited Ganeshotsav season
This year, Mumbai will celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14, marking the beginning of the city’s much-awaited Ganeshotsav season
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Anant Chaturdashi, when the major immersion ceremonies are held, falls on September 25.
Anant Chaturdashi, when the major immersion ceremonies are held, falls on September 25.

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