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Lalbaugcha Raja: How a broken market and a vow created Mumbai’s iconic Ganpati

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What happened

Lalbaugcha Raja started from a community's heartfelt desire for a thriving marketplace.

This wish materialized into a public Ganesha idol in 1934, granting countless devotees their aspirations.

Key facts

  • This wish materialized into a public Ganesha idol in 1934, granting countless devotees their aspirations.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:20:32 UTC.

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