In a grand gesture of devotion, Anant Ambani, son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, donated a stunning 20-kg gold crown valued at ₹15 crore to Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. This significant contribution highlights the Ambani family’s longstanding tradition of supporting the iconic celebration.
The Lalbaugcha Raja, one of Mumbai’s most revered Ganesh idols, was immersed in the Arabian Sea at Girgaon Chowpatty beach on Wednesday morning. The immersion marked the conclusion of the 11-day Ganesh Chaturthi festivities, which drew thousands of devotees eager to pay their final respects to the deity. Anant Ambani was present at the immersion, joining the multitude of worshippers to bid farewell to the idol.
The grand procession of Lalbaugcha Raja commenced on Tuesday night, winding its way through the city streets to the beach for the final immersion. The festivities attracted lakhs of devotees, showcasing the massive scale and fervor of Mumbai’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Anant Ambani, along with his family, including Mukesh Ambani and his wife Radhika Merchant, as well as Shloka Mehta, had visited the pandal on Tuesday night to offer their prayers.
Before the immersion, the enormous gold crown donated by Anant Ambani was carefully removed from the idol. This gesture was not only a testament to the Ambani family’s dedication to the festival but also a reflection of their deep reverence for the Lalbaugcha Raja, a symbol of hope and prosperity for many.
The Ambani family’s involvement in the Lalbaugcha Raja festivities underscores their significant role in Mumbai’s cultural and religious life, contributing both financially and personally to the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi.