Andhericha Raja

Azad Nagar Sarvajanik Utsav Samiti, known as Andhericha Raja, was founded in 1966 by workers of companies such as Golden Tobacco and Tata Special Steel who had moved from Lalbaug and Parel to Andheri. Devotees regard it as a wish-fulfilling Ganpati, and unlike most Mumbai mandals its immersion at Versova takes place some days after Anant Chaturdashi. Its social work includes blood donation camps, educational grants and supplies for tribal families in Palghar.