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In Photos: Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal performs muhurta pujan for Ganeshotsav 2026

Updated On: 09 June, 2026 02:21 PM IST | ronak mastakar

The Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal on Tuesday formally began preparations for Ganeshotsav 2026 by conducting its traditional Ganesh Muhurta Pujan, marking the commencement of activities for one of Maharashtra's most prominent public Ganesh festivals. (Pics/Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal)

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Pic/Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal

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Pic/Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal
The Mandal will celebrate its 93rd year in 2026. Ganeshotsav is scheduled to begin on September 14 and conclude on September 25 with Anant Chaturdashi.

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The Mandal will celebrate its 93rd year in 2026. Ganeshotsav is scheduled to begin on September 14 and conclude on September 25 with Anant Chaturdashi.

The Ganesh Muhurta Pujan was performed at 5 am by Mandal president Balasaheb Kamble. As part of the annual tradition, the Mandal's receipt books were also ceremonially worshipped by treasurer Mangesh Dattaram Dalvi.

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The Ganesh Muhurta Pujan was performed at 5 am by Mandal president Balasaheb Kamble. As part of the annual tradition, the Mandal's receipt books were also ceremonially worshipped by treasurer Mangesh Dattaram Dalvi.

The ritual is considered the formal beginning of preparations for the festival, which attracts devotees from across the country and abroad every year.

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The ritual is considered the formal beginning of preparations for the festival, which attracts devotees from across the country and abroad every year.

A customary foot worship ceremony was conducted at the Hanuman Temple on Lalbaugcha Raja Marg. The ritual is regarded as an important part of the Mandal's annual preparations and symbolises the start of the idol-making process.

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A customary foot worship ceremony was conducted at the Hanuman Temple on Lalbaugcha Raja Marg. The ritual is regarded as an important part of the Mandal's annual preparations and symbolises the start of the idol-making process.

The ceremony has been observed for decades and continues to be one of the key traditions associated with the festival's preparations.

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The ceremony has been observed for decades and continues to be one of the key traditions associated with the festival's preparations.

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