GSB Seva Mandal’s MahaGanapati, known as India's Richest Lord Ganesha Idol, located at King's Circle, Mumbai is decorated with 66+ kgs of Gold Ornaments, 325+ kgs of Silver and other precious items which are usually donated by the Devotees.
Also, popularly known as NAVSALA PAVNARA VISHWACHA RAJA by his devotees due to his countless miracles and infinite divine blessings on his devotees all over the world, said Amit D. Pai, Chairman & Spokesperson of GSB Seva Mandal.
This year we at GSB Seva Mandal are celebrating 70th Year of Lord MahaGanapati’s arrival on the VIRAT DARSHAN DAY (the first look unveiling event) on September 5, 2024, and GANESHOTSAV beginning from September 7, 2024, till September 11, 2024.
Special Attraction:
• The only Mandal in the city where the rituals (Pooja’s / Archana’s / Seva’s / Annadaan) are being performed round the clock according to Rigveda and our traditions. On an average, around 60,000+ Pooja's / Seva's are offered to Lord MahaGanapati by the Devotees / Sevedars at our pendol.
• More than 20,000+ people per day and 1,00,000+ people in 5 days take the benefit of Annadaan Seva, basically the Prasad Bhojan served on Banana Leaf.
• They also take utmost care of the environmental balance, that our MahaGanapati’s idol is made up of a specific Natural Clay (Shaadu Maati), Grass and Naturally Extracted Water Colors which clearly means our MahaGanapati’s idol is ECO-FRIENDLY. We embarked on a mission to eliminate traditional paper receipts and to go Digital to eradicate the wastage of paper and usage of plastic as printed receipts are not considered ideal. We ensured to GO GREEN for ECO-FRIENDLY GANESHOTSAV, said Amit D. Pai, Chairman & Spokesperson of GSB Seva Mandal.
As Ganeshotsav Celebrations approach, one of the foremost preparation parts is the Insurance Cover. It is Mandal's responsibility to secure each of the devotees of Lord MahaGanapati.
Previous year, in 2023, they had taken an insurance cover of a record INR 360.40 Crores.
This year, the mandal has taken up with record breaking Ganeshotsav insurance cover of 2024 for whooping INR 400.58 Crores.
Total coverage is for INR 400.58 Crores & is done by The New India Insurance Co. Ltd.
Break-up as follows:
• INR 43.15 Crores: All Risk Insurance Policy covers for a variety of risks that includes Gold, Silver and Jewellery.
• INR 02 Crore: Standard Fire and Special Peril Policy with Earthquake Risk covers items like Furniture, Fixtures & Fittings, Installations such as Computers, CCTV Cameras, QR scanners, Utensils, Grocery, Fruits & Vegetables.
• INR 30 Crores: The Public liability which covers Pandals, Stadiums, Devotees etc. is secured.
• INR 325 Crores: The Personal Accident Insurance cover for Volunteers, Archaks, Cooks, Gadis, Chappal Stall Workers, Valet Parking Persons, Security Guards, etc.
• INR 43 Lacs: The Standard Fire & Special Peril Policy for the venue premises.