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Uddhav Thackeray Visits Cousin Raj's Residence For Ganesh Chaturthi

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray visits cousin Raj Thackeray's residence, seeks Lord Ganesha's blessings. Thackeray families come together for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 14 September 2026 at 04:52 pm
Uddhav Thackeray Visits Cousin Raj's Residence For Ganesh Chaturthi

On Monday, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray, along with his son Aaditya Thackeray and wife Rashmi Thackeray, visited his cousin and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray's residence, 'Shivtirth', in Dadar to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha as part of Ganeshotsav celebrations.

The Thackeray family was seen offering prayers and seeking Bappa's blessings on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. The visuals also showed members of both Thackeray families coming together for a family photograph.

The Ganpati Bappa idol installed at Raj Thackeray's residence was reportedly made of silver, while the eco-friendly decorations were adorned with flowers.

The Thackeray family also visited several prominent Ganpati pandals across Mumbai on Ganesh Chaturthi. Uddhav Thackeray, along with Aaditya and Rashmi Thackeray, visited Lalbaugcha Raja to offer prayers at one of Mumbai's most prominent Ganpati pandals.

MLA Aaditya Thackeray took to social media to express his devotion, writing, 'I took darshan with immense devotion of the faction leader Hon. Shri. Uddhavsaheb Thackeray, along with mother Smt. Rashmi Thackeray, at the Lalbaugcha Raja, the revered abode of faith for millions of devotees.'

According to reports, the family also visited Ganesh Gully on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi to offer prayers and seek blessings.

The visit of the Thackeray family to these prominent pandals highlights the significance of Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, which is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm across the city.

Ganesh Chaturthi is a major festival in Maharashtra, and the Thackeray family's participation in the celebrations is a testament to the importance of this festival in the state's culture.

The festival, which is celebrated over 10 days, is a time for devotees to come together and seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.

In Mumbai, the festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm, with many prominent pandals being set up across the city. The Lalbaugcha Raja and Mumbai Cha Raja are two of the most famous pandals in the city, and are visited by thousands of devotees during the festival.

The Thackeray family's visit to these pandals is a significant event, and is seen as a way of connecting with the people of Mumbai and celebrating the city's rich cultural heritage.

Overall, the visit of the Thackeray family to Raj Thackeray's residence and the prominent pandals in Mumbai highlights the importance of Ganesh Chaturthi in the city's culture, and is a testament to the significance of this festival in Maharashtra.

The festival will continue to be celebrated over the next few days, with many more events and celebrations taking place across the city.

As the festival comes to a close, the city will come together to bid farewell to Lord Ganesha, and the Thackeray family's participation in the celebrations will be remembered as a significant event in the city's cultural calendar.

In the end, the visit of the Thackeray family to Raj Thackeray's residence and the prominent pandals in Mumbai is a celebration of the city's rich cultural heritage, and a testament to the importance of Ganesh Chaturthi in Maharashtra.

Frequently asked questions

What is the significance of Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai?

Ganesh Chaturthi is a major festival in Maharashtra, and is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm across Mumbai.

Which prominent pandals did the Thackeray family visit?

The Thackeray family visited Lalbaugcha Raja and Ganesh Gully, among other prominent pandals in Mumbai.

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