Mumbai's 5 Oldest Ganpati Pandals You Cannot Miss For Ganesh Chaturthi 2024

From Keshavji Naik Chawl Ganpati to Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani, check out the oldest Ganpati pandals in Mumbai, which started in the early 90s.

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Keshavji Naik Chawl Ganpati is the oldest Mumbai Ganpati pandal, founded in the year 1893. It is located between the chawl numbers 1 and 2 in Girgaon, Mumbai.

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Founded in 1920, Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani is another popular and oldest Ganesh pandal in the city.

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You cannot miss the famous Mumbaicha Raja in Ganesh Galli! This legendary pandal, which opened its doors in 1928, is well-known for its innovative themes each year

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Among Mumbai's most popular Ganesh Chaturthi pandals is Lalbaugcha Raja, founded in 1934 by the Koli community. Thousands of devotees visit here every year

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Not only the oldest Ganpati pandal but also one of the wealthiest Ganesh mandals is the GSB Seva Mandal in Kings Circle. This year, the idol was adorned with 66 kg of gold and 330+ kg of silver.

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