Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Mumbai: Lalbaugcha Raja Timings, Mandal List & Visarjan

Quick answer: Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 in Mumbai is on Monday, 14 September 2026. The city’s sarvajanik mandals — led by Lalbaugcha Raja, with its separate navasacha and mukh darshan queues — draw huge crowds, with visarjan at Girgaon and Dadar Chowpatty, other beaches, and BMC artificial ponds through the 1.5-to-10-day cycle.

Mumbai hosts the world’s grandest Ganeshotsav. From the towering sarvajanik mandals of Lalbaug and Parel to home celebrations across the city, the ten days culminate in the great visarjan at Girgaon Chowpatty. Here is a practical guide for 2026.

The Mumbai visarjan cycle 2026

Lalbaugcha Raja: the two darshan queues

Lalbaugcha Raja (Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal) is Mumbai’s most-visited Ganpati. It has two separate queues you should plan for: the Navasacha (wish-fulfilment) queue, in which devotees reach the feet of the idol and which can involve very long waits, sometimes a day or more at peak; and the Mukh Darshan queue, which moves faster and is for a viewing darshan from a distance. Choose the queue that matches your intent, arrive early (late night and early morning are calmer), carry minimal belongings, and plan carefully if visiting with children or elderly family members. Confirm the 2026 darshan timings and entry routes with the mandal before you go.

Other major Mumbai mandals

• Mumbaicha Raja (Ganesh Galli), Lalbaug — one of the oldest and grandest.
• GSB Seva Mandal, King’s Circle — famous for its gold ornamentation and insurance cover.
• Andhericha Raja, Andheri — a hugely popular suburban mandal.
• Chinchpoklicha Chintamani and Khetwadicha Ganraj — Lalbaug–Girgaon favourites.
• Keshavji Naik Chawl, Girgaon — historically Mumbai’s first sarvajanik Ganeshotsav (1893).

For the story of how it all began, see our history of Ganeshotsav in Mumbai.

Visarjan in Mumbai 2026

Immersion takes place at Girgaon and Dadar Chowpatty and at Juhu, Versova, Powai and other points, and increasingly at the BMC’s network of artificial ponds across the wards, which are encouraged for eco-friendly immersion. The BMC arranges cranes and lifeguards and the police manage the miravnuk (procession) routes and traffic. Follow the designated points, routes and safety guidance announced for 2026.

Setting up a mandal in Mumbai

Mumbai Police operate an online single-window system that consolidates several mandal NOCs — check the official portal for the current process.

Setting up a public mandal needs a stack of permissions: municipal permission for the temporary structure, a police NOC and traffic-police route approval for the procession, a fire-services NOC for larger pandals, a temporary electricity connection from the DISCOM, and compliance with the state pollution-control board’s idol-material and immersion conditions. Fees, forms, portals and deadlines change year to year and can be modified by High Court orders close to the festival, so always confirm the current requirements on the issuing authority’s official website — and never proceed without the required permissions.

See our detailed Mumbai Ganesh mandapam permission guide.

Jyeshtha Gauri and eco idols

Jyeshtha Gauri (Gauri Ganpati) — Avahan, Pujan and Visarjan on the Anuradha, Jyeshtha and Moola nakshatras, approximately 16–18 September 2026 (verify precisely) — is widely observed in Maharashtrian homes during Ganeshotsav. Choose eco-friendly Shadu clay idols and follow the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 in Mumbai?

It is on Monday, 14 September 2026, with the tithi beginning 7:06 AM IST and a midday Madhyahna muhurat. The main visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi is 25 September 2026.

What are the two Lalbaugcha Raja queues?

The Navasacha (wish-fulfilment) queue reaches the feet of the idol and can involve very long waits, while the Mukh Darshan queue moves faster for a distant viewing darshan. Choose by your intent and confirm 2026 timings with the mandal.

What is the Mumbai visarjan cycle?

Immersions happen at dedh divas (1.5 day, 15 Sep), paach divas (5 day, 18 Sep), Gauri Ganpati (approx 16–18 Sep), saat divas (7 day, 20 Sep) and Anant Chaturdashi (25 Sep) in 2026.

Where is visarjan done in Mumbai?

At Girgaon and Dadar Chowpatty, Juhu, Versova, Powai and other points, and at the BMC’s artificial ponds across the wards, which are encouraged for eco-friendly immersion.

Which is Mumbai’s oldest sarvajanik Ganeshotsav?

The Keshavji Naik Chawl celebration in Girgaon, held since 1893, is regarded as Mumbai’s first public (sarvajanik) Ganeshotsav.

How do I set up a mandal in Mumbai?

Public mandals need BMC permission, police NOCs (via the Mumbai Police online single-window system), a fire NOC, a temporary power connection and pollution-board compliance. Confirm the current process officially and never proceed without permissions.

What is Jyeshtha Gauri?

Jyeshtha Gauri (Gauri Ganpati) is the worship of the Gauris during Ganeshotsav, with Avahan, Pujan and Visarjan on three nakshatras, approximately 16–18 September 2026 (verify precisely).

Which are the most famous Mumbai mandals?

Lalbaugcha Raja, Mumbaicha Raja (Ganesh Galli), GSB Seva Mandal (King’s Circle), Andhericha Raja, Chinchpoklicha Chintamani and Khetwadicha Ganraj are among the most famous.