Mumbai: On Sunday, Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan visited the Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal of the Tiffin Box Suppliers’ Association in Aram Nagar, Versova, Mumbai, where he performed the puja and aarti for Lord Ganesha.

MLC Shrikant Bharatiya and President of the Navi Mumbai Tiffin Box Suppliers’ Charity Trust, Ulhas Muke, welcomed the Governor. Trustee of the Mumbai Tiffin Box Suppliers’ Association Ramdas Karvande, Secretary Kiran Gawande, and others were also present.

Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idol at Raj Bhavan

In addition, Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan, who has been nominated as a candidate for the post of Vice President of India, performed the puja and aarti for Lord Ganesha at the Governor’s Residence at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai in celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi. He was accompanied by the officers and staff of Raj Bhavan.

The Ganesha idol installed at the Governor’s residence was made of eco-friendly Shadu clay and was crafted by inmates from the Central Jail in Nashik. On Sunday, the Governor also conducted the murti visarjan (idol immersion) in a pond at Raj Bhavan.

Mumbai Dabbawalas

Meanwhile, the Tiffin Box Suppliers’ Association, commonly known as Mumbai’s dabbawalas, plays an integral role in the city’s daily life. For more than a century, dabbawalas have been delivering lunch boxes primarily to office-goers and others in need.

Moreover, Mumbai’s dabbawalas share a unique connection with Britain’s King Charles III; they were invited to his wedding to Camilla Parker-Bowles in 2005 and later to Charles’ coronation.

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