Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 has arrived and in Mumbai, it is not just a festival but also an emotion. Many pandals in the city has beautiful history that goes back to even a century ago and thousands of devotees visit them during the festival. In 2026, 5 of the most iconic and oldest Ganpati Pandals in Mumbai will complete more than 70 years of their grand celebrations.
If you are planning for the darshan of Bappa in Mumbai in 2026, then  this is the perfect list for you. We have curated a complete guide of 5 oldest Ganpati Pandals of the city. 

Ganpati Pandals In Mumbai 2026 Completing Over 70 Years

  Pandal Year Established Age Nearest Local Train Nearest Metro Station By Road Timing
1 Keshavji Naik Chawl Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal 1893 133 Charni Road (Western Line) Mumbadevi (Line 3/Aqua Line) Via Khadilkar Road (Girgaon) Open all day
2 Chinchpokli Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal  1920 106
Chinchpokli or Curry Road (Central Line)
Lower Parel (Line 3) or Science Museum (Line 3)
Via Dattaram Lad Marg (Chinchpokli)
Open all day
3
Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal (Mumbaicha Raja)
1928 98
Chinchpokli (Central Line) / Lower Parel (Western Line)
Lower Parel (Line 3) or Science Museum (Line 3)
Via Dr. B. A. Road to Ganesh Galli
Open 24 hours
4  
Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal
 1934 92   
Chinchpokli (Central Line) / Lower Parel (Western Line)
 
Lower Parel (Line 3) or Science Museum (Line 3)
 
Via Dr. B. A. Road (Lalbaug)
Open 24 hours
5  
GSB Seva Mandal 
 1954 72   
King’s Circle (Harbour Line) / Matunga East (Central Line)
 
Siddhivinayak (Line 3) or Maheshwari Udyan (Line 3)
 
Via R.A. Kidwai Road (Matunga East)
Open 6am to 11 pm
 

1. Keshavji Naik Chawl Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal

Keshavji Naik Chawl Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal was established in 1893 and will mark its 133rd year in 2026. It is regarded as Mumbai's first public Ganeshotsav movement and has a huge prominence for the city. Located in Girgaon, you can visit the grand pandal by getting down at the Charni Road Railway Station and take taxi or even walk to the venue. There is no entry fee. If you are travelling by road, then take your car or local bus via Khadilkar Road.

2. Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal aka Mumbaicha Raja

Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal aka Mumbaicha Raja was founded in 1928 and will celebrate its 99th year in 2026. Visit the pandal by taking a local train to Chinchpokli Station on the Central Line. From Western Line Train, get down at Lower Parel. There may be some traffic restrictions during festival.

3. Chinchpokli Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal

Chinchpokli Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal was established in 1920 and will celebrate its 107th year in 2026. To visit this pandal, take the Central Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway and get down at Chinchpokli or Curry Road station. By road, head to Dattaram Lad Marg in Chinchpokli.

4. Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal

Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal will be celebrating its 93rd year in 2026 as it was established in 1934. Chinchpokli (Central Line) and Lower Parel (Western Line) are the nearest stations and are only short walk away.

5. GSB Seva Mandal

GSB Seva Mandal will be celebrating its 72nd year in 2026 and is also recognised as the city's richest Bappa. Located at King's Circle, you can take the Harbour Line to King's Circle Station or the Central Line to Matunga East Station. Via Metro, the nearest stop is Siddhivinayak Station.

Conclusion: 

Visiting these iconic pandals is not just about darshan, but also a beautiful experience to get to know the rich culture and history of Mumbai. However, make plans accordingly as Ganesh Chaturthi time can get hectic for darshan. 
 
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