The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi (Ganesh Chaturthi 2025) will be celebrated across the country on 27 August. During this 10-day long festival, the whole country is immersed in the devotion of Bappa. Although many Ganpati pandals are decorated across the country to celebrate Ganesh Utsav, but there are some pandals whose grandeur is worth seeing.
These pandals (India’s Most Famous Ganpati Pandal) are known throughout the country for their creativity, beauty, various events and the beautiful idol of Ganpati. That is why a crowd of people from every corner of the country gather here to visit these pandals. Let us know about the 5 most famous Ganpati pandals of the country.
Lalbaugcha Raja, Mumbai
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Lalbaugcha Raja Pandal, which is called the pride of Mumbai and the soul of Ganesh Utsav, is the most famous pandal in the country. Its specialty is its 12 to 20 feet high grand form of Lord Ganesha decorated with ‘coral garland’. It is believed that all wishes are fulfilled by seeing its first glimpse, due to which lakhs of devotees flock here for darshan. The security arrangements of this pandal are very strict and the crowd here can be estimated from the fact that people start lining up a day or two in advance for darshan. Many famous personalities of the country also come here to have darshan of Bappa.
Dagduseth Halwai Ganpati, Pune
Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir in Pune, the cultural capital of Maharashtra, is known for its unwavering faith and social messages. It was founded by Shri Dagdusheth Halwai and today it is one of the richest temples in the world. The specialty of this pandal is its spectacular theme-based decoration. Every year, this pandal comes up with a new and surprising theme (such as social issues, environmental protection, historical events), which presents a great example of creativity and also makes people aware.
Khairatabad Ganesh, Hyderabad
Khairatabad Ganesh Pandal located in Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, is famous for its huge Ganapati idol. The height of the idol installed here is often 60 to 70 feet, which is known as ‘Big Ganapati’. Located in the heart of Hyderabad, this pandal becomes a landmark of the city. During immersion, lakhs of people gather to see this huge idol, which is a wonderful and interesting sight.
GSB Seva Mandal, Mumbai
The pandal of GSB (Gaud Saraswat Brahmin) Seva Mandal located in Kings Circle area of Mumbai is famous for its royal grandeur and design. This pandal is decorated in the style of South Indian temples, where the beauty of the idol of Lord Ganesha decorated with gold and silver ornaments is difficult to describe in words. Its decoration is so attractive that this pandal feels like a small paradise. Everyone praises the arrangements and organization here.
Santosh Mitra Square Pandal, Kolkata
Santosh Mitra Square Pandal, which creates a distinct identity of Ganeshotsav amidst the fervor of Durga Puja in Bengal, adds to the colours of Kolkata. This pandal is known for its creativity and theme. Every year, the committee here chooses a new and unique theme, which the artists depict in the design and idol of the pandal with great beauty and detail. This pandal presents a unique amalgamation of traditional and modern art.
