Lalbaugcha Raja (Ganesh Temple, Lalbaug) Mumbai
About
Home to Mumbai's most famous Ganpati idol during Ganesh Chaturthi. The 'Lalbaugcha Raja' attracts millions of devotees during the 10-day festival and is believed to fulfill wishes.
Basic Information
Timings
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM (during Ganesh Chaturthi: 24 hours)
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
August to September (Ganesh Chaturthi)
Place Type
Religious
How to Reach
Walk from Chinchpokli or Parel station
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Science Museum (0.6 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Parel (0.2 km away) on the Central Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Lalbaugcha Raja (Ganesh Temple, Lalbaug)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Lalbaugcha Raja (Ganesh Temple, Lalbaug)
History
The Lalbaugcha Raja Ganeshotsav Mandal was established in 1934. Over the decades, it has become the most revered Ganpati mandal in Mumbai, drawing devotees from across India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM (during Ganesh Chaturthi: 24 hours)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
August to September (Ganesh Chaturthi)
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Attracts over 1.5 million visitors per day during Ganesh Chaturthi
Known as 'Navasacha Ganpati' (the wish-fulfilling Ganpati)
Queue for darshan during peak days can be 18-24 hours long
Visit during Ganesh Chaturthi (August-September) for the main event
Be prepared for extremely long queues during the festival
The permanent temple operates year-round with fewer crowds
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