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

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. The Kambli family has been sculpting the Raja’s iconic visage for three generations. With millions waiting for darshan, this enduring emblem of collective faith continues to inspire hope across generations.

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