How much has Lalbaugcha Raja changed in 90 years, see rare photos of 1937-1960

Since 1934, every year Ganesh Utsav is celebrated in Lalbaug, Mumbai. That is why the Ganpati here is called Lalbaug Ka Raja. Every year Ganesha’s idol is installed here on different themes or designs. This year in 2024, Lalbaugcha Raja looked very picturesque. The idol of Lord Ganesha was shown as Chaturbhuj and Bappa was seen in a maroon coloured dress and a beautiful crown.

Let us show you some rare and old pictures of Lalbaghcha Raja established from 1937 to 1960, which have been shared on social media by X@desi_thug1. This picture is of Lalbaghcha Raja established in 1937 and 1938. Let us tell you that the Kambli family has been making the idol of Lalbagh Raja Ganpati for more than 8 decades.

In 1939, the design of the Lalbagh Raja statue was based on Lord Rama. Ganeshji is seen in the form of Rama. Mother Sita is beside him and Lakshmana is on the right side. Hanumanji is sitting below.

Here you can also see the statue of Lalbagh Raja installed in 1940, 1941 and 1942. Lalbagh Raja installed in 1942 is seen in the form of Lord Vishnu.

See the idol of Lalbaugcha Raja from 1943 to 1945. Let us tell you that the idol of Lalbaugcha Raja is made by Kambli Arts, which also has the copyright of the face of the god.

Different pictures are seen in the statue of Lalbagh Raja, which was installed from 1946 to 1949. In one picture, Lord Ganesha is seen driving a bullock cart, while in another, his face is made like Mahatma Gandhi.

Similarly, from 1951 to 1956, the statue of Lalbagh Raja was made every year in different designs and forms. Let us tell you that in 1935, Ratnakar Kambli was entrusted with the task of making the statue. After the death of Ratnakar Kambli in 1952, his elder son Venkatesh took over this responsibility.

Lalbaugcha Raja, established between 1957 and 1960, was sometimes seen as Krishna and sometimes as Narayan. The design of the Lalbaugcha Raja idol changes every year, so the design has to be carefully selected every year.