Mumbai's Richest Ganpati, GSB King's Circle, Insured For Rs 474.46 Crore: How To Reach Pandal?
GSB Seva Mandal, located at King's Circle in Matunga, is one of Mumbai's most iconic Ganeshotsav mandals, especially revered by the Gowd Saraswat Brahmin community
The GSB Seva Mandal of King's Circle, Mumbai, the city's richest Ganesh mandal, has obtained a record insurance cover of Rs 474.46 crore for this year's Ganeshotsav, the Times of India reported. Last year, the cover stood at Rs 400 crore, while it stood at Rs 360.40 crore in 2023.
The rise has been attributed to higher valuation of gold and silver ornaments, along with the inclusion of additional volunteers and priests. The insurance policy has been issued by New India Assurance.
What does the Rs 474.46-crore insurance policy cover?
According to the TOI report, of the total cover:
Rs 375 crore is for personal accident insurance, covering volunteers, priests, cooks, valets, and security guards
Rs 67 crore is for gold, silver, and jewels, compared to Rs 43 crore in 2024 and Rs 38 crore in 2023
Rs 30 crore: Public liability insurance
The deity will be adorned with 66 kg gold ornaments and 336 kg silver this year.
About GSB Seva Mandal King's Circle (Mumbai)
GSB Seva Mandal, located at King's Circle in Matunga, is one of Mumbai's most iconic Ganeshotsav mandals, especially revered by the Gowd Saraswat Brahmin community. The idol is crafted from eco friendly clay (shadu mati), reinforced with grass and colored using natural paints—maintaining a sustainable approach to decoration.
Traditional South Indian temple instruments accompany the celebrations—eschewing recorded music—for an immersive spiritual ambiance Mumbai Ganeshotsav.
The mandal is known by devotees as Navsala Pavnara Vishwacha Raja—a name reflecting beliefs in the idol's miraculous blessings.
GSB Seva Mandal King's Circle: For how many days does the celebration go on?
The mandal's Ganeshotsav is held for the first five days, so you will have to plan an early visit.
How to visit GSB Seva Mandal King's Circle?
It is situated at the G.S.B. Sports Club Ground, near S.N.D.T. Women's College, on R.A. Kidwai Road, Matunga.
Is GSB Seva Mandal King's Circle accessible by train?
King's Circle station (Harbour Line): 5-10 minutes walk from there
What is the ideal time to visit GSB Seva Mandal King's Circle?
Morning hours (6:30 am–11:00 am) are less crowded and offer smoother darshan experiences.
Given the proximity, walking spares you auto hassles—especially with festival traffic and limited parking
If you're not walking, several BEST bus routes and auto-rickshaws are available from both stations
Special arrangements for devotees at GSB Seva Mandal King's Circle
Special arrangements have been made for crowd management, with elevated entry systems for puja donors. An elevated walkway (balcony) is thoughtfully installed, allowing devotees to view the idol more closely and comfortably.
Rituals at GSB Seva Mandal King's Circle
Devotees offer around 60,000 pujas and rituals over the five-day festival, with massive participation in annadaan (sacred meal service)—serving prasad on banana leaves to thousands.
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