BJP president Amit Shah takes darshan of Lalbaugcha Raja

Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah paid visit to the famous Lalbaugcha Raja and to Siddhivinayak temple in Prabhadevi area on Ganesh Chaturthi on Thursday.

The BJP president offered garlands and flowers to Lord Ganesha.

Ganesha is known as the Lord of the arts and sciences and is revered in Hinduism as the god of wisdom. Ganesh Chaturthi is a ten-day Hindu festival celebrated to honour the elephant-headed deity.

Here are some interesting images of the BJP president visiting the popular Lalbaugcha Raja. 

Amit Shah visiting the Lalbaugcha Raja.

Shah paid tribute to the lord of wisdom whilst offering prayers.

Amit Shah also went to the home of senior BJP leader Piyush Goyal after his visit to Lalbaugcha Raja.

The massive idol of Ganpati is attended by thousands of devotees every year.