Events & News
The full 11-day Ganeshotsav 2026 calendar, year-round programmes and the latest news and updates from the Khetwadicha Raja mandal.
The 11-day calendar · 14–27 September
From the Ganesh Chaturthi pratishthapana to the grand Anant Chaturdashi visarjan — daily aartis, cultural programmes and seva. Dates & times
Ganesh Chaturthi — pratishthapana & aagaman
Bappa's grand aagaman amid auspicious music, the pratishthapana and the first maha-aarti.
Daily aartis begin
Morning and evening aartis are held daily; queues form for mukh darshan.
Cultural evening
An evening of bhajans, music and traditional performances for devotees.
Blood-donation camp
The mandal organises a blood-donation camp — continuing its tradition of seva.
Gauri-Ganpati aavahan
The aavahan and pujan of Gauri — a special day in the Maharashtrian tradition.
Gauri pujan & mahanaivedya
Traditional mahanaivedya offered to Gauri, with the haldi-kunku ceremony.
Gauri visarjan
The visarjan of Gauri; Bappa's darshan continues through the second half of the utsav.
Bhakti sandhya
An evening of kirtan, bhajan and devotional songs in the mandap.
Cultural night
Cultural programmes, contests and performances by the youth.
Maha-aarti & mahaprasad
A special maha-aarti and the distribution of mahaprasad to devotees.
Anant Chaturdashi — grand visarjan
The ceremonial final aarti and the grand dhol-tasha procession from Khambata Lane to Girgaon Chowpatty. See the visarjan route →
Beyond the utsav
The mandal runs social and cultural programmes throughout the year.
Blood-donation drives
Blood-donation camps are held through the year, beyond the utsav. Dates
Education support
Educational material and support distributed to students in need.
Health camps
Free health check-up camps organised for the local community.
News & announcements
The mandal's latest happenings, announcements and utsav notices.
Ganeshotsav 2026 dates announced
This year's Ganeshotsav will run from 14 to 27 September 2026 — Ganesh Chaturthi and pratishthapana on 14 September.
Mandap theme reveal soon
This year's grand mandap theme will be unveiled before the utsav — an artistic experience as every year.
Live darshan online
During the utsav, Bappa's live darshan will be available online for devotees at home. Live darshan →
Blood-donation camp
A blood-donation camp during the utsav — volunteers and donors are warmly welcome.
Visarjan arrangements
Route, timing and safety information for the Anant Chaturdashi visarjan procession will be announced for devotees. Visarjan route →
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Contact us →Countdown to Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
The countdown to Bappa's grand aagaman has begun.