As devotees thronged in massive numbers for darshan and providing prayers to Lord Ganesh at Lalbagucha Raja temple in Mumbai, a viral video exhibiting frequent worshippers being manhandled by volunteers has created a stir amongst public.
Sharing the video on social media platform X (previously twitter), RPG Enterprises chairman Harsh Goenka has highlighted the “unequal therapy” between frequent worshippers and VIPs.
In a put up on X, Harsh Goenka wrote: “Ever questioned why folks go for VIP darshan at Lalbaugcha Raja? It’s as a result of the frequent devotee typically faces lengthy waits and crowds, highlighting the unequal therapy. Isn’t religion alleged to be equal for all?”
Each Yr throughout the Ganesh Chaturthi pageant, hundreds of devotees, together with VIPs and celebrities, go to Lalbagucha Raja temple to supply prayers.
The enduring Ganesh idol, housed on the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, is a central attraction throughout this vibrant pageant, drawing hundreds of worshippers searching for blessings from the revered deity.
On September 14, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar alongside together with his spouse Sudesh Dhankhar visited the Lalbaugcha Raja.
Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Social gathering (BJP) nationwide president JP Nadda additionally provided prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja.
On September 5, the primary look of this 12 months’s Lalbaugcha Raja was unveiled.
The Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, situated at Putlabai Chawl, was based in 1934.
The Lord Ganesh idol and its celebrations are managed by the Kambli household, custodians of this revered picture for over 80 years.
The ten-day lengthy Ganesh Chaturthi pageant started on September 6 and can proceed till Anantha Chaturdashi. This pageant is also referred to as Vinayak Chaturthi or Vinayak Chavithi.
Devotees throughout India and overseas rejoice Lord Ganesha’s knowledge and intelligence. They welcome Ganesh idols into their properties, supply prayers, and go to the colorful pandals.
Throughout this pageant, Lord Ganesha is worshipped because the god of latest beginnings and the remover of obstacles.