Lalbaugcha Raja Visarjan 2026 LIVE: Mumbai Procession | Mumbai-news News

Last Updated:September 26, 2026, 00:27 IST

Lalbaugcha Raja is expected to reach Girgaon Chowpatty between 5 AM and 7 AM on September 26, with the final deep-sea immersion scheduled around 10 AM.

Lalbaugcha Raja Visarjan 2026 is underway in Mumbai as the city’s iconic Ganpati idol embarks on its immersion journey on Anant Chaturdashi. Thousands of devotees have gathered along the route to bid farewell to Bappa. The grand procession is making its way from Lalbaug through several parts of Central and South Mumbai before culminating at Girgaon Chowpatty for the immersion.

The idol is expected to reach Girgaon Chowpatty between 5 AM and 7 AM on September 26, while the final deep-sea immersion is scheduled around 10 AM.

Devotees unable to be physically present in Mumbai can follow the procession and celebrations here.

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Mumbai Lalbaugcha Raja Visarjan 2026 Live Update

12:25 AM: The Lalbaugcha Raja procession is making steady, slow progress through the massive midnight crowds and is now actively approaching the outer limits of the Nagpada Junction crossroads.

12:00 AM: As Mumbai officially enters midnight, the Lalbaugcha Raja procession is actively charting its way through the final stretches of the Clare Road corridor (Byculla West). The midnight energy has peaked, with thousands of late-night devotees creating a spectacular wall of celebration around the grand chariot.

Current Location: Navigating the Clare Road stretch, slowly clearing the Byculla West sector.

Next Major Landmark: Inching directly toward the critical Nagpada Junction crossroads. The chariot is pushing through dense crowds to reach this key South Mumbai intersection next.

Overnight Forecast: After crossing Nagpada, the procession will align toward Two Tanks (Gol Deool) and C.P. Tank during the early hours of the morning.

11:53 PM: As midnight approaches, the Lalbaugcha Raja procession is continuing its journey along the Clare Road stretch (Byculla West). The grand chariot is moving at a highly deliberate pace due to the absolute sea of late-night devotees packing the entire street.

11:25 PM Lalbaugcha Raja Visarjan Live Update: The Lalbaugcha Raja procession is moving at a brisk, steady pace tonight and has officially advanced onto Clare Road (Byculla West) after completing the iconic siren salute at the fire brigade.

11:10 PM Lalbaugcha Raja Visarjan Live Update: The Lalbaugcha Raja procession has made a major geographical push and has officially arrived at the historic Ubha Parsi junction (Byculla Fire Brigade Headquarters).

11:01 PM LIVE UPDATE: The Lalbaugcha Raja procession continues to hold its position within the Khatau Mills corridor (N.M. Joshi Marg, Byculla) as the clock strikes 11PM. The grand chariot is moving at a highly deliberate pace, allowing security teams and mandal volunteers to safely manage the massive late-night crowd surge.

What’s Next: The procession is preparing for its next major movement toward the Byculla S-Bridge and the Khada Parsi junction

10:45 PM: The King of Lalbaug continues to slowly traverse the inner Byculla grid near Khatau Mills. Because the procession is moving through a dense sea of walking devotees, progress is highly deliberate.

What’s Next: The chariot will soon head toward the Byculla S-Bridge and the Khada Parsi junction for the iconic, traditional Mumbai Fire Brigade siren salute.

10:15 PM: The chariot remains in the Byculla/Khatau Mills corridor. The Lalbaugcha Raja mandal is executing scheduled shift changes for the hundreds of volunteers who pull and guide the massive chariot. Devotees are packed tightly along the balconies and roadsides, creating a spectacular wall of lights and banners.

9:45 PM: The procession is moving at a very measured pace due to the massive influx of night-time devotees. The grand chariot is currently navigating the N.M. Joshi Marg stretch near Khatau Mills (Chinchpokli/Byculla area). The mandal management and police have formed extensive human chains to ensure the crowd moves safely around the deity.

9:23 PM: Entering Clare Road Nagpada Jurisdiction

The Lalbaugcha Raja procession has successfully crossed the historic Khada Parsi junction and Byculla S-Bridge area following the traditional Fire Brigade siren salute. The massive chariot is now steadily proceeding along Clare Road as it approaches Nagpada Junction.

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8PM: Sirens Sounding At Khada Parsi

The Lalbaugcha Raja procession is directly in front of the Mumbai Fire Brigade Headquarters at Khada Parsi (Byculla). The highly emotional and historic Siren Salute is officially underway as the fire department honours the King of Lalbaug amid deafening dhol-tasha beats and intense rain of gulal.

Next Leg: The chariot will slowly exit the Byculla limits over the next hour to head toward Nagpada Junction and Clare Road.

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7:58PM: The procession has reached Byculla Railway Station (West)

7:52PM: The idol is currently at this S Bridge / Khada Parsi junction grid. They are managing the immense crowd wave on the bridge before moving forward to the Hindustani Masjid and Clare Road stretch. You can safely use either landmark for your update!

7:37PM: Moving past the outer edges of Bakri Adda and approaching the Khada Parsi intersection (Byculla).

7:11 PM: Actively moving through Bakri Adda, Byculla, clearing the dense narrow corridors with thousands of devotees surrounding the chariot.

6:47 PM: Procession at Sane Guruji Marg

6:45 PM: The procession is passing through the high-density corridor directly outside Byculla Railway Station.

6:25 PM: The grand chariot has cleared the Chinchpokli flyover choke points and is actively moving through the high-density crowds at Bakri Adda, heading straight toward Byculla Railway Station.

The crowd density in central Mumbai has reached its evening peak. Dhol-Tasha pathaks are maintaining an intense, rhythmic energy as the path narrows.

6:05 PM LIVE UPDATE: The Lalbaugcha Raja procession has just reached the historic Chinchpokli Railway Bridge. The idol is currently being navigated through an absolute sea of thousands of devotees packing the bridge and the streets below.

5:52 pm: The grand chariot carrying the idol has crossed the immediate Lalbaug Market limits and Shroff Building, and is now moving steadily toward the Chinchpokli Bridge and Byculla.

Lalbaugcha Raja Visarjan 2026: Route And Expected Timings

10 PM – 12 AM: Expected to enter Two Tanks (Gol Deool)

2 AM–4 AM, September 26: Expected to move through CP Tank, Prarthana Samaj and Opera House Bridge

5 AM–7 AM, September 26: Expected arrival at Girgaon Chowpatty

Around 10 AM, September 26: Scheduled deep-sea immersion

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5:40 PM: Approaching Chinchpokli and Byculla: The grand chariot carrying the King of Lalbaug has slowly traversed past the local Parel lanes and Shroff Building. Guided by the massive sea of devotees and resounding dhol-tasha pathaks, the procession is now heading towards the Chinchpokli Railway Bridge and the Bakri Adda area in Byculla.

Next Immediate Stop (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM): The idol is expected to arrive at the Byculla Railway Station area over the next hour.

Tonight’s Milestone (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM): The Traditional Siren SaluteThe procession will soon reach the Mumbai Fire Brigade Headquarters at Khada Parsi. In a deeply emotional, historic tradition, the fire engines will sound their sirens in unison to salute the deity.

5:18 pm: The Lalbaugcha Raja procession is moving through the historic, crowded lanes of Central Mumbai. The idol has recently crossed the Lalbaug Market gates and is surrounded by thousands of devotees as it inches towards South Mumbai.

Current Zone at 5:20pm: Lalbaug Market / Parel area (crossing Shroff Building).

Next Leg: Moving through Bharatmata Cinema, Lalbaug Flyover, Sane Guruji Marg, and Byculla.

Tonight/Early Morning: Passing through Nagpada, Khadilkar Road, Bhuleshwar, and Opera House.

Final Destination: Girgaon Chowpatty, where the deep-sea immersion will take place tomorrow morning.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Avoid Mahalaxmi Seven Rasta (Jacob Circle)

Due to heavy overcrowding from nearby Central Mumbai visarjan processions, Mahalaxmi Seven Rasta is currently gridlocked. Commuters traveling from Worli and Parel towards Navi Mumbai must avoid this junction entirely.

The Mumbai Traffic Police have implemented specific route updates and recommended alternate bypass channels to ensure a smooth journey out of the city.

Recommended Alternate Routes to Navi Mumbai

From Worli to Navi Mumbai (Bypass Route)

Avoid: Arthur Road, Jacob Circle (Seven Rasta), and Dr. E. Moses Road.

Alternate Path: Take Senapati Bapat Marg northbound towards Dadar, or use the Annie Besant Road to connect directly to the Eastern Express Highway (EEH) via the Elphinstone Flyover/Prabhadevi network.

Proceed straight toward the Sion-Panvel Highway or Vashi Bridge to enter Navi Mumbai.

From Parel to Navi Mumbai (Bypass Route)

Avoid: Lalbaug Flyover, Sane Guruji Marg, and any southbound approaches leading to Byculla/Mahalaxmi.

Alternate Path: Head east toward Sewri or Wadala. Take R.A. Kidwai Marg or the Dr. B.A. Road northbound lanes directly toward Sion.

From Sion Circle, connect straight onto the Eastern Express Highway or the Sion-Panvel Highway to reach Navi Mumbai without getting caught in the procession gridlock.

For Southbound Travellers: Use the Coastal Road

Motorists attempting to traverse North to South can utilize the Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road. The southbound arm is operating 24 hours during Visarjan to allow traffic to bypass internal arterial jams seamlessly.

Major Closures in Central & South Mumbai

Dr. B.A. Road (Southbound): Completely restricted near Lalbaug for the main procession.

Sane Guruji Marg: Closed from Chinchpokli towards Arthur Road.

N.M. Joshi Marg: Blocked for internal lane processions from Lower Parel toward Chinchpokli.

Commuters are highly encouraged to prioritize the Central or Harbour Line local trains or the Mumbai Metro tonight, as road networks will remain heavily restricted until Saturday morning.

The procession begins from the Lalbaug area and moves through major stretches of central and south Mumbai. Devotees can follow the live coverage to see the procession, celebrations, crowds and traditional dhol-tasha performances along the route.

The Charan Sparsh queue, which allowed devotees to touch the idol’s feet, was closed ahead of the visarjan preparations. The Mukh Darshan queue, which allows devotees to view Lalbaugcha Raja without touching the idol, remained open until 11.59 pm on Thursday.

As the visarjan procession continues through Mumbai, devotees across the city and those watching online are joining in the farewell celebrations with chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya.”

Mumbaicha Raja To Be Taken Into Deep Sea For Visarjan

In a first for Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav celebrations, the 22-foot Mumbaicha Raja will be taken into the deep sea for visarjan aboard a modern, specially equipped barge.

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Unlike a conventional immersion at the shoreline, the towering idol will be transported farther into the sea before the visarjan. The deep-sea immersion is scheduled to take place between 8 pm and 11 pm on September 25.

According to the mandal, the initiative has received approvals from the Maharashtra Maritime Board, Mumbai Police and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

The mandal has described the move as a historic initiative aimed at making the immersion of the massive 22-foot idol more organised and secure. The use of a specialised barge will allow the idol to be transported safely into deeper waters for the visarjan.

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