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Delhi-NCR Ganapati Pandal Hopping 2024: The excitement around Ganeshotsav, which is scheduled to begin tomorrow, September 7, is already evident in Delhi-NCR. There is a lot to be experienced at the pandals that are popping up to enable devotees throughout the city to connect with Ganesha's heavenly spirit, from millet ladoos and bhandaras to traditional aartis.

Here we have curated some of the must-visit Ganapati pandals in Delhi-NCR. Let's check the out!

Mumbai Ka Raja In Delhi

Location: DDA Ground, Sant Nirankari Samagam Ground, Burari

A huge 200 by 600 foot stage has been built up for the 8th Ganpati Mahotsava, and at least two lakh devotees are anticipated to visit the pandal this year. “Ganpati ji ki murti jo hum laate hain that is 18ft and above. Itne bade Ganpati ji, single idol, koi nahi rakhta Delhi mein,” informs Rakesh Bindal, chairman, Lal Bagh Ka Raja Trust. He added, “Is baar bahut bhavya pandal saj raha hai. We want that people who can’t go to Mumbai for darshan of Lalbaugcha Raja, unhe hum yahin Delhi mein darshan karwa dein and that too in a matter of just one to two hours as compared to the 3-4 hours that it takes for darshan in the long queues in Mumbai.”

All For Bappa’s Blessings

Location: Maharashtra Sadan, Copernicus Marg

A traditional Ganpati pandal is put up for all devotees in the historic Maharashtra Sadan, a popular destination for those who enjoy the city's Ganeshotsav celebrations.

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Of Millet Modak And Vande Bharat Train

Location: DDA Mini Cricket Stadium, Bank Enclave, Laxmi Nagar

As part of the 23rd Ganesh Mahotsav, Dilli Ka Maharaja will have the theme Viksit Bharat @2047. "Ganpati Bappa will be offered a modak made of millets," said Mahendra Ladda, founder president of Shri Ganesh Seva Mandal, as quoted by Hindustan Times.

Odia Traditions

Location: Shri Jagannath Mandir, Shri Jagannath Marg, Thyagraj Nagar

According to Gyan Ranjan, convenor of Shri Jagannath Mandir, they used to worship to the temple idol, however, for the last three years, they have been ordering a customised 4-foot-tall Ganesha idol made in line with Odia traditions, as reported by Hindustan Times.

He added, “The pandal we are setting-up reflects Odisha’s essence, and is therefore designed in a way that it aims to give the devotees a feeling of experiencing the festivities in the state of Odisha itself... We are expecting around 2,000 worshippers everyday, to join in the celebrations that will begin with the first puja at 8.30am on September 7.”