Lalbaug: Mumbai’s Shopping Destination for Ganesh Chaturthi Beyond Murtis!

For 90 years now, Lalbaug has been inviting Lord Ganesh devotees from across the world to experience Lalbaugcha Raja. While getting darshan at this revered place should be on your bucket list, there's a lot more to the place to do before Lord Ganesh arrives. It’s Ganesh Chaturthi shopping! From Gauri murtis to Lord Ganesh makhar, decor and more; Lalbaug has a lot to offer that you need to celebrate the aagman of Ganpati Bappa. Lalbaug did have Ganpati Karkhanas where Ganesh murtis were up for sale. However, that has changed for quite a few decades now. Today, people head to Dadar or Parel for murti shopping. So if you want to get your Ganesh Chaturthi shopping done in one place, Lalbaug is the place for you.

Goddess Gauri Shopping

1) Digambara Arts

Digambara Arts, located in Putlabai Lalbaug Market's Mirchi Galli, is a key destination for Gauri Puja preparations. The shop offers a diverse range of Gauri murtis made from materials like POP, fibre, and fabric, with options for both standing and sitting figures. Custom orders are available, including metal stands and various styles of mukhautas. POP murtis are particularly popular for their ease of visarjan as they melt away.

In addition to murtis, Digambara Arts provides an extensive selection of mukhautas, including the coveted Amravati style with lenses, and accessories such as hair buns and traditional jewelry like Kolhapuri Saaj and Nath. The store also offers convenient features like adjustable blouses for the murtis, making it easier to dress them. Prices for mukhautas range from Rs. 300 to Rs. 3,500, while full murtis start at Rs. 8,000. Digambara Arts is located at Shop no. 16, Putlabai Lalbaug Market, Mirchi Galli, Lalbaug Mumbai.

2) Prakash Brothers

Another Lalbaug staple is Prakash Brothers where you can shop for everything from Gauri mukhaute and accessories and jewellery. Their jewellery collection which has a bunch of traditional pearl and imitation Mahrashtrian jewellery options start at Rs. 150. The Gauri mukhaute cost Rs. 500 and upwards. The Gauri mukhaute are made of Shadu clay and fibre. Here, you can shop for various Fete (turbans) for Goddess Gauri that are adjustable. Also, you can shop for readymade Nauvari saree with blouses for Gauri that range in heights as per the murtis. Prakash Brothers is located at Shop No 7, New Hanuman Mangal Karyalay, Chivda Galli, Lalbaug Mumbai.

Ganesh Chaturthi Decor & More

1) Saheli Enterprises

Saheli Enterprises has been offering a range of decor for Ganesh Chaturthi for 15 years in Lalbaug. Here, you can get eco-friendly makhar made out of cardboard, pieces with live waterfalls, themed decor items and a variety of floral hangings. The sheer volume of colourful, themed makhar options is sure to make choosing one a difficult decision. From 2 feet to 6 feet, they have a range of products available for Lord Ganesh of every size. The prices start at Rs. 700 for makhar options. Every year, it is held at New Hanuman Theater Mangal Karyalay, Industrial Estate Compound, Chivda Galli, Lalbaug Mumbai.

2) Mirchi Galli Shops

Lalbaug is lined with shops selling a variety of decorative items for Ganesh Chaturthi. From pearl garlands for Lord Ganesh to puja essentials, you can get it all here at Mirchi Galli. On the main road, right beside Khamkar shops, are spots where there are hangings, desi dreamcatchers and so much more for you to get creative with the decor. The products start at as low as Rs. 50. Tiny Fete (turbans) and Mukut (crowns) in a variety of colours and themes are available for Lord Ganesh to wear. Clothing pieces for Ganpati Bappa like Uparna and Shela (types of religious scarfs) are also up for sale.

Lalbaug stands out as a comprehensive destination for Ganesh Chaturthi preparations, with its diverse shops offering everything from exquisite Gauri murtis and jewellery to stunning decor. Whether you're seeking specific items like the Amravati mukhauta or creative Ganesh Chaturthi decorations, Lalbaug’s vibrant markets provide an extensive selection to ensure your celebrations are memorable.