10 Celebrities Who Visit Mumbai’s Biggest Ganesh Pandal "Lalbaug Cha Raja" Over The Years

Lal Bagcha Raja means "The King of Lalbaug" is the most famous Sarvajanik Ganapati pandal kept at Lalbaug in Mumbai. A prominent locality in Mumbai during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

The idol is kept for public display for 11 days; thereafter it is immersed in the Arabian sea at Girgaum Chowpatty on the auspicious day of Anant Chaturdashi. 

It is believed that this idol of Lord Ganesha is Navsacha Ganpati which means the "one who fulfils all wishes", and hence over 1.5 million people visit this Ganesh Pandal daily during the 10-day Ganesha festival. In 2019, the Lalbaugcha Raja Ganpati entered 85 years.

The first look of Ganpati shows a dynamic backdrop featuring video clips of ISRO's Chandrayaan launch and the solar system. Two artificial astronauts can also be seen around the Ganesha idol. A lunar rover is also dangled in front of the towering statue.

Bollywood's favourite festival, Ganesh Chaturthi is here and celebs have been seeking blessings of Lord Ganesha. It is a known fact that Bollywood celebs visit various pandals in the city.

And the very famous Lal Bagcha Raja has always been an attraction for everyone. Be it common man or celebrity, everyone aspires to visit this famous Ganesh Pandal.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan every year visits Lalbaugcha Raja where she sought blessings from the elephant god.

Aishwarya looked completely ethereal as she shone brightly in a dazzling red saree and a blouse with a golden border. She tied her hair in a low bun with a gajra tied around it whereas a small bindi and sindoor complemented her look.

Priyanka Chopra

The first one from Bollywood to make headlines by visiting the Lalbaugcha Raja to seek his blessings was none other than our desi girl, Priyanka Chopra.

Dressed in blue salwar kameez, Priyanka paid obeisance to Mumbai’s Raja. Taking to her Instagram account, the actress informed her fans about her successful darshan to the deity.

Ajay Devgan

Ajay Devgn was also seen bowing his head in devotion in front of the Lalbaugcha Raja idol. Accompanying him was Baadshaho director Milan Luthria, who sought the blessings of Lord Ganesha for the success of their film.

With a kitty full of projects, we're sure Ajay Devgn might have sought blessings for all of his future endeavours and for his family.

Sanjay Dutt

Sanjay Dutt, who successfully completed his jail term and is back home, has been trying to get things back on tracks, both on a professional and personal front. While he is all set to make his comeback with his upcoming film Bhoomi, he has also been catching up with his industry friends and spending quality time with family.

The actor too celebrated the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi with great pomp. Not only did he host Lord Ganesha at his residence, but he also invited the cast of his film and other friends over for a Ganesh Chaturthi party.

Emraan Hashmi

Emraan Hashmi visited the Lalbaugcha Raja on the occasion of the ongoing Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Dressed in his blue jeans and a black t-shirt, the actor bowed in devotion seeking blessings of the elephant god.

Emraan will be seen in Milan Luthria’s latest flick Baadshaho which also stars Ajay Devgn, Esha Gupta, and Ileana D’Cruz.

Tamannah Bhatia

Tamannah Bhatia, who has been following the trends of Bollywood stars visiting the Lalbaugcha Raja, made her presence felt this year as well. Not only did the actress seek blessings from Bappa, but also shared his picture on her Instagram account. 

Jimmy Shergill

Jimmy Shergill makes it a point to be in Mumbai during Ganeshotsav and attend Lalbaugcha Raja celebrations.

Shilpa Shetty

While Shilpa Shetty visited the Mandal with her husband Raj Kundra and Remo D'Souza. Shilpa Shetty also welcomes Lord Ganesha at her home where she celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with her family and friends.

Jeetendra

Ekta Kapoor and Jeetendra seek divine blessings from the Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai. Ekta Kapoor and Jeetendra offer prayers at the famous Lalbaugcha Raja on occasion of Ganesh festival in Mumbai.