Ganesh Visarjan is majorly done on Anant Chaturdasi (11 days after the first day of the Ganesh festival). Ichhapurti Ganesh Mandal, Fort Vibhag Ganesh Utsav Mandal, Rangari Badak Chawl Mandal, Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal, Kamatchawl Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, Akhil, Anjeerwadi Mandal and Fort Vibhag Ganesh Utsav Mandal are some of the familiar ones. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in every nook and corner of the city, and apart from the famous ones, there are many other well known pandals that are worth visiting. Visit the mandal from morning until afternoon to avoid the crowd. This is the only idol in Mumbai that is immersed on Sankashthi Chaturthi (the last day of the festival when large idols are generally immersed) so you get some extra time to visit the pandal. This year it is the Ganesha idol being a replica of the one at Ashtavinayak trail in Pali village. Every year, the mandal has a novel theme. The pandal is not known for a towering Ganesha idol, but reputed for fulfilling wishes. The Ganesha idol will stay from 25th August to 29th August, so you must visit the pandal early. You can visit their official website to get the latest update. The theme for the mandal is yet to be announced. Also, the traditional Indian music being played in the background is performed by artists, and not played on a record. The mandal is distinctive from the rest because the idol is made out of eco-friendly clay. The Ganesha idol at GSB Seva mandal is adorned with gold weighing more than 60 kilograms. Visit the pandal during the day, as evenings are generally crowded. We’ll keep you posted with the theme update. The theme for Khetwadi Ganraj has not yet been announced. The mandal was established in 1959, but came into limelight in 2000 when it made the tallest Ganesh idol – standing 40 feet tall. To 2 A.M, since these are the peak hours for darshan. When to visitĪvoid anytime between 3 P.M. This year, they have replicated South India’s magnificent golden temple – Shripuram Temple, Vellore. The mandal is well known for replicating lavish themes every year. This particular mandal is located a few lanes away from the Lalbaugcha Raja, and also pulls in a lot of crowd during Ganeshotsav. However, an ideal time to visit is in the early morning until afternoon on a weekday. This year, the idol has been made to resemble Korma, the second avatar of Lord Vishnu. Since 1935, Kambli Arts has been making the Ganesha idol, and the legendary design is now patent protected. This is one of the most famous Ganesh mandals in Mumbai, which draws an average of 1.5 million devotees a day. Major Ganesh Mandals and Themes for 2017 1. If you are planning to visit Mumbai during Ganesh Chaturthi, here’s a virtual guide to take you through the streets of the city with the best of visions on display. It’s a giant street party with a spiritual significance. The entire city comes alive with street processions being carried out in almost every part of Mumbai. The birth of Lord Ganesha is one of the grand celebrations in Mumbai. As the countdown for Ganesh Chaturthi begins, Mumbai preps itself with glittering mandals, rows of fairy lights and delicious sweet preparations (yes, it’s time for Modak).