The fervor of Ganesh Utsav 2025 is palpable in Maharashtra, with Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja once again at the center of attraction. As every year, a massive gathering of devotees is being witnessed this time as well. Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, also visited to offer prayers during this year's festival.
Mumbai: The enthusiasm of Ganesh Utsav is being seen all over Maharashtra. Like every year, Mumbai's 'Lalbaugcha Raja' is the main attraction this time, with people from all walks of life constantly arriving to offer prayers. During this time, Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, also visited on Wednesday, August 27th, to offer prayers.
At the same time, the media questioned her about Rahul Gandhi's voter rights campaign, to which Amruta Fadnavis responded. On this occasion, the grand preparations for Ganesh Utsav and the crowd of devotees have further enhanced the festive atmosphere, while the presence of leaders and the general public is making it even more special.
Amruta Fadnavis's Reaction to Rahul Gandhi's Voter Rights Campaign
In response to a question by the media about what she thinks of Rahul Gandhi's voter rights campaign, Amruta Fadnavis said: "The day is so beautiful today that I wouldn't even want to talk about the opposition. I just want to say that Bappa should give good sense to everyone." In this response, she avoided any direct political commentary, focusing instead on Ganesh Utsav and good wishes.
After the prayers, Amruta Fadnavis said, "I am very happy today that Bappa has arrived. Bappa will now be with us for 10 days. Millions of people celebrate it, so I would also like to say that take care of nature. Bring Ganpati idols made of clay and use only the municipality's ponds for immersion. I pray to Bappa for the happiness and prosperity of the people of Maharashtra and protect them from any calamity."
Singer Rahul Vaidya Expressed Happiness
On this occasion, popular singer Rahul Vaidya also arrived at Lalbaugcha Raja for darshan and performance. He said: "The idol of our Lalbaugcha Raja is very beautiful. I am very happy that this time I am not only visiting for darshan but also performing. It is a matter of pride for me that I got the opportunity to sing in Bappa's court."
Siddhesh Korgaonkar, Vice President of Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal, said that this year the 98th Ganesh Utsav is being celebrated. He said, "This time a 22-feet tall idol has been installed in Lalbaug. The decoration of the idol and the pandal showcases the theme of Rameshwaram. According to the story, Hanuman ji brings Lord Shankar's Pind from Rameshwaram, and the same story is depicted in the idol and decoration."
