By Varun Singh
This is Mumbai’s richest Ganesha Mandal, where the mandal this year has opted for an insurance of ₹360.4 crore.
GSB Seva Mandal’s MahaGanapati is known as India’s Richest Lord Ganesha Idol at King’s Circle, Mumbai.
Also, popularly known as NAVSALA PAVNARA VISHWACHA RAJA by his devotees due to his countless miracles & infinite divine blessings on his devotees all over the world.
This year GSB Seva Mandal are celebrating its 69th Year of Lord MahaGanapati’s arrival on the VIRAT DARSHAN DAY (The first look unveiling event) on 17th September 2023 while GANESHOTSAV beginning from 19th September 2023 till 23rd September 2023.
At this Ganesha Mandal Pandal, rituals (Pooja’s / Archana’s / Seva’s / Annadaan) are performed round the clock according to our traditions.. On an average, around 60,000 Pooja’s / Seva’s are offered to Lord MahaGanapati by the Devotees / Sevedars at other pandal.
More than 20,000 people take the benefit of Annadaan Seva, basically the Prasad Bhojan served on Banana Leaf.
“We also take utmost care of the environmental balance, that our MahaGanapati’s idol is made up of a specific 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 the 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, Spokesperson & the Trustee of GSB Seva Mandal.
As the day is nearing for the Ganeshotsav celebrations, many other preparations are racing. One of the foremost preparation parts is the Insurance Cover.
“The MahaGanapati is decorated with 66+ kgs of Gold Ornaments, 295+ kgs of Silver and other precious items which are usually donated by the Devotees / Sevedars,” said Amit D. Pai, Spokesperson & the Trustee of GSB Seva Mandal.
Previous year – 2022, the mandal had taken an insurance cover of a record ₹316.40 Crores.
This year – 2023, they have taken up with an insurance cover of another record of whooping ₹360.40 Crores.
Total coverage is for ₹360.40 Crores & is by The New India Insurance Co. Ltd.
Break-up as follows:
- ₹38.47 Crores: All Risk Insurance Policy covers for a variety of risks that includes Gold, Silver and Jewellery.
- ₹2 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.
- ₹30 Crores: The Public liability which covers Pandals, Stadiums, Devotees etc. is secured.
- ₹289.50 Crores: The Personal Accident Insurance cover for Volunteers, Archaks, Cooks, Gadis, Chappal Stall Workers, Valet Parking Persons, Security Guards, etc.
- ₹43 Lacs: The Standard Fire & Special Peril Policy for the venue premises.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai is the biggest festival and Mumbaikars eagerly await it.
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