The Mumbaicha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal unveiled the first look of this year's idol on Monday ahead of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 festivities that will begin on August 27.

This year’s decoration is based on the Rameshwaram Mandir in Tamil Nadu. 

Every year, during the grand festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, millions of devotees flock to Mumbai’s famous Mumbaicha Raja, the most iconic Ganesh idol in the city. Known as the King of Mumbai, this revered idol is not only a symbol of devotion but also a cultural landmark. While almost every Mumbaikar knows about its massive crowds and grandeur, there are several fascinating facts about Mumbaicha Raja that many may not be aware of.