Mumbai, Sept 16: Long waiting hours and overcrowded queues marked the third day of the 93rd Ganeshotsav at Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja pandal on September 16, as lakhs of devotees arrived for darshan.
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Devotees queued for hours for Mukh Darshan and the longer Charan Sparsh queue. Videos from the pandal showed dense crowds, with volunteers in orange caps working to regulate the movement of devotees.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Chaos at Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja!
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Long queues, overcrowding, pushing and reported scuffles marked Day 3 as lakhs of devotees turned up for darshan.
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Several social media posts expressed frustration over the long waits, with some devotees claiming that the prolonged queues led to pushing and occasional altercations. Some posts also contrasted the experience of devotees waiting overnight with quicker access reportedly given to politicians and diplomats.
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At the same time, some devotees defended the long wait, describing it as an expression of faith and devotion.
The 12-day Ganeshotsav will continue until Anant Chaturdashi on September 25, when the festival concludes with the immersion of Lord Ganesha idols.
