Mumbai:
The famous Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in Mumbai witnessed a gathering of Bollywood and television celebrities during Ganesh Chaturthi, as several stars visited the shrine to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha.Among those who visited Lalbaugcha Raja were Ranveer Singh, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D’Souza, Deepashikha Deshmukh, Dhiraj Deshmukh, Abhishek Kumar, Prince Narula, Sandeepa Dhar and Disha Vakani.Actor Ranveer Singh arrived at the pandal barefoot, dressed in a traditional white kurta-pyjama. Videos showed the actor greeting fans and shaking hands with them as he entered the pandal. He was also seen offering prayers and seeking Bappa’s blessings. While leaving, Ranveer once again greeted his fans and interacted with several of them.Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza also visited Lalbaugcha Raja together. The couple was seen in traditional attire and walked through the crowded pandal holding hands while proceeding for darshan.Producer Deepashikha Deshmukh arrived with her husband and legislator Dhiraj Deshmukh. The couple appeared in traditional outfits and posed for photographers after seeking blessings. A moment from a viral video also caught attention when Dhiraj was seen helping Deepashikha fix the sindoor on her face.Meanwhile, actors Abhishek Kumar and Prince Narula were also spotted at the pandal in traditional looks. Videos showed the two standing in the queue and waiting for their turn to seek Bappa’s blessings.Actress Sandeepa Dhar also visited Lalbaugcha Raja. She shared a video on social media in which she was seen dressed traditionally and seeking blessings from Lord Ganesha.Television actress Disha Vakani, best known for playing Dayaben in the popular show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, visited Lalbaugcha Raja along with her family. She was seen wearing a pink traditional saree and a face mask, apparently to avoid the media attention and crowds.Lalbaugcha Raja attracts thousands of devotees every year during the Ganesh festival. The presence of several celebrities alongside devotees added to the festive atmosphere at the iconic Mumbai pandal.
