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Mumbai's BIGGEST Ganpati unveiled

Last updated on: September 06, 2013 17:20 IST
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The idol of Lalbaugcha Raja, or the 'King of Lalbaug', was unveiled on Thursday night.

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Mumbai's BIGGEST Ganpati unveiled

Last updated on: September 06, 2013 17:20 IST
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Lalbaugcha Raja, located in central Mumbai, is considered to be the most popular Ganeshtosav mandal in the city.

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Mumbai's BIGGEST Ganpati unveiled

Last updated on: September 06, 2013 17:20 IST
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Thousands of devotees turned up to catch the first glimpse of their favourite deity.

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Mumbai's BIGGEST Ganpati unveiled

Last updated on: September 06, 2013 17:20 IST
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Ganeshotsav, the most-awaited festival of Mumbai, kicks off on Monday.

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Mumbai's BIGGEST Ganpati unveiled

Last updated on: September 06, 2013 17:20 IST
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Every day at Lalbaug, lakhs of people wait patiently in serpentine queues for hours, or sometimes for the better part of a day, to get the chance to pray to Lord Ganesha.

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Mumbai's BIGGEST Ganpati unveiled

Last updated on: September 06, 2013 17:20 IST
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It is believed that any mannat (wish) made to the Lalbaugcha Raja by a true devotee is fulfilled.

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