8.4K views · 210 reactions | Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai is all about grandeur, from the mighty Lalbaugcha Raja to the beloved Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani, lakhs of devotees gather every year to celebrate. But this public spectacle wasn’t always the case. In 1893, Lokmanya Tilak gave Ganesh Utsav a new identity, transforming a private household ritual into a festival of unity and strength during India’s freedom struggle. #GaneshChaturthi #GaneshChaturthi2025 | HISTORY | Facebook