Mumbai: On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi 2025, the Azad Nagar Public Festival Committee in Mumbai’s Andheri area is celebrating its 60th Ganeshotsav with grandeur and devotion. This year, the mandal has unveiled a 32-foot-tall replica of the world-famous Salangpur Hanumanji Mandir from Gujarat, attracting thousands of devotees.
The celebration marks a major milestone for the committee, known as Andheri’s Raja, one of the most iconic Ganpati mandals in the area. Andhericha’s Raja President Ashok Rane says, "Today marks the 60th anniversary of King Andhericha's. We had been waiting for six months for this...The aarti has also been performed, and the line of Ganesh devotees has started for his darshan," as reported by news agency IANS.
Speaking with the media, the president mentioned that people who cannot visit the temple can come here to see the theme, which is inspired by the Hanuman Mandir in Salangpur, Gujarat. He informed that the evening Aarti takes place at 8 pm. The mandal has completed 60 years, and the president added that with the help of 90 workers, the decorations were managed successfully. Today, the first Aarti was held at 12 noon, and darshan has now begun for the devotees.
The mandal is known for its elaborate themes, large-scale installations, and strong community participation. As Ganesh Chaturthi continues, large crowds are expected to visit the Azad Nagar pandal for darshan and blessings.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis & Family Welcome Ganpati Bappa in Mumbai
In another news story, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his family welcomed Ganpati Bappa at their Mumbai residence on Wednesday, marking the beginning of the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with devotion and tradition.
On the occasion, CM Devendra Fadnavis, along with his wife Amruta Fadnavis, performed the Aarti at their official residence, Varsha, in Mumbai. A video that surfaced online shows the Fadnavis family engaging in the rituals, offering prayers, and celebrating the arrival of Ganpati Bappa at their home.
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