Mumbai’s Richest GSB Seva Mandal To Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi With ₹400 Cr Insurance, 100+ CCTVs & 875 Security

Wealthiest Ganesh Mandal

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Record-Breaking Insurance Coverage

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Last Year’s Insurance Coverage

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5 Day Celebration

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Tight Security

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875 Security Staff

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More Security Details At Mandal

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About Ganesh Idol At GSB Seva Mandal

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