Lalbaugcha Raja 1080p Vs 4kl
Taichi Reilly
For the first time in the history of the festival, mandal members have acquired a specially designed, electrically operated raft, which is in the form of a small ship that has a separate portion at the centre for the Ganesh idol to be seated during immersion. This portion will tilt at an angle of 45 degrees to immerse the idol 3km into the Arabian Sea from Girgaum chowpatty at 8am on Friday.
Priced at Rs28 lakh, the 19x19-foot reddish-brown raft is five-foot-high and weighs 12 tonnes. The separate 8X8-feet portion is where the 1.5 tonne idol will be placed . A 10-kg generator, which powers the raft, will tilt this separated portion at a 45-degree angle.
In its 83rd year, the pandal has been designed as a palace (made from fibre) with a 12-foot idol, made of Plaster of Paris, which is covered in 4.5kg gold over the hands, trunk and crown. The idol also wears a gold necklace, thread and ring . Last year, the pandal was visited by 1.25 crore people over 11 days. This year, there has been an attendance of 15 lakh per day.
Almost 82 years ago, when Peru Chawl was shut down, fishermen and vendors who were ousted from their marketplace prayed for a permanent one and vowed to build a Ganpati mandal if their wish came true. After sustained efforts by local leaders and residents, the landlord agreed to give them a plot in 1934, which is the present-day Lalbaug market. The Lalbaugcharaja is perceived to be the fulfiller of wishes.
Backup function: Even if the electric generator fails, using hydraulic machinery, a manually-operated handle located at one end of the raft that will allow the portion where the idol is seated to slowly tilt.
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