The Unlikely Origins of Iconic Devotion: Lalbaugcha Raja's Story Reveals a City's Soul The stories we tell about cities often focus on grand monuments and famous landmarks.
However, the humble beginnings of these icons can reveal a place's true character. Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja, an iconic Ganpati idol, is one such example.
Lalbaugcha Raja was born out of necessity in 1932 when a market near Peru Chawl in Lalbaug shut down, threatening the livelihoods of local vendors and traders.