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15-ft Ganesh Idol to Be Installed in Muzaffarpur, Echoing Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 09:48 PM
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Organisers in Muzaffarpur are preparing a 15‑foot Ganesh idol for the upcoming puja, modeled after Mumbai’s famed Lalbaugcha Raja.
Local cultural committees in Muzaffarpur have begun assembling a large Ganesh idol ahead of the annual Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The statue, standing at 15 feet tall, is being crafted to resemble the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja figure that draws millions of devotees in Mumbai each year.
The project is being overseen by municipal officials and private sponsors, who have allocated resources for materials, lighting and crowd‑management measures. Artisans are using traditional clay and plaster techniques, while modern lighting will highlight the idol during the evening aarti.
Authorities expect the puja to attract a sizable gathering from across the district, and have announced plans for additional security and sanitation facilities around the venue. The unveiling is scheduled for the first day of the festival, marking a significant cultural event for the city.
The project is being overseen by municipal officials and private sponsors, who have allocated resources for materials, lighting and crowd‑management measures. Artisans are using traditional clay and plaster techniques, while modern lighting will highlight the idol during the evening aarti.
Authorities expect the puja to attract a sizable gathering from across the district, and have announced plans for additional security and sanitation facilities around the venue. The unveiling is scheduled for the first day of the festival, marking a significant cultural event for the city.