Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrated to mark the birthday of Lord Ganesha. The occasion is observed with large scale festivities across the country. In Maharashtra, cities like Mumbai and Pune, witnesses a lot of festivities. Pandals are decorated beautifully for the arrival of Lord Ganesha. Among the popular Ganpati pandals of Mumbai is Guru Ganesh Seva Mandal or GSB Mandal which sees crowds of devotees throughout the 10 days. GSB Seva Mandal Ganpati is adorned with gold and silver. And as the festival approaches, we have listed down how you can reach this destination by road. Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati 2019 Darshan: How to Reach the Famous Ganesh Pandal of Pune by Road This Ganesh Chaturthi.

The auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is observed during the Hindu month of Bhadra. As per the Gregorian calendar, it falls either in the month of August or September. The festival begins on Shukla Chaturthi which is the fourth day of the waxing moon period and ends on the 14th day of the waxing moon period known as Anant Chaturdashi. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on September 2.  How to Reach The Famous Ganeshotsav Pandal, Lalbaugcha Raja of Mumbai By Train or Road This Ganesh Chaturthi. 

Guru Ganesh Seva Mandal Address: Bhookailash Nagar Near Sion Fort, Sion East, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400022

Here's How to Reach GSB Seva Mandal by Train

If you are travelling by the central railway line of the Mumbai local train, you should get down at Sion station. If you on the Western side, you have to alight Dadar station and then get a train to Sion. Those travelling by the harbour line can get down at GTB Nagar railway station which is close to the pandal. You will find a cab outside the stations which will take you to the pandal.

Here's How to Reach GSB Seva Mandal by Road

If you are coming from Dadar side you can take a cab and come via King's Circle Flyover. Those trying to reach the place from Thane by road can take the Eastern Express Highway.

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated from great pomp and fervour in Maharashtra. Some of the other popular Ganpati pandals in Mumbai include Lalbaug cha Raja, Ganesh Galli Mumbaicha Raja, Khetwadi cha Ganpati and Chinchpokli cha Raja. The streets of Mumbai fills with the sound of music as devotees dance welcoming Lord Ganpati. We wish everyone celebrating Happy Ganesh Chaturthi in advance!

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