Parelcha Raja: The King of Parel, who is the Public of Parel Division Ganeshotsav Popularly known as Mandal, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious Ganesha Mandals in Mumbai. The Mandal installs a grand idol of Bappa at the Nare Park Grounds in Parel area of Mumbai.
This historical circle was started in the year 1947. In the year of India's independence, some local Ganesha devotees and activists of Parel division came together and started this festival at Nare Park ground. All Ganesha workers came together in Narepark Maidan and became the banyan tree of this Ganeshotsav Mandal.
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One of the major attractions
Gradually this small effort turned into a giant banyan tree and today it is one of the most prominent attractions of Mumbai. This Ganesha is now known as the King of Parel. Debuting its 80th year in 2026
The idol of this Bappa is always magnificent. The king of Paral is famous for his magnificent and huge idols. From time to time, 23 feet to 28 feet and sometimes even taller idols have been installed here. The Mandal not only celebrates grand festivals, but has also been actively involved in social and welfare activities for the past several decades. Every year this Ganpati idol comes in different forms and this year a very adorable idol has been installed. This statue of the King of Parel has become a topic of discussion everywhere this year. The adorable eyes and the hat on the head have been the most talked about topics.
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The famous Bappa of Narepark
Every year, grand and unique pavilions and Chitrarathas based on famous temples or historical monuments of the country are created to decorate Bappa's Durbar. People often confuse the 'King of Lalbagh' and the 'Raja of Mumbai – Ganesh Galli' with Bappa of Narepark, but the Raja of Parel i.e. Bappa of Narepark has a distinct and historical identity of its own. Will you also visit this idol this year? Be sure to let us know as well
