॥ श्री गणेश महोत्सव मंडल · Sowcarpet, Chennai ॥
सौकारपेट का राजा
SOWCARPET KA RAJA
The People's Beloved Vighnaharta · विघ्नहर्ता
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा ॥
O Lord with the curved trunk and mighty form, radiant as a million suns — remove all obstacles from our endeavours, always.
स्वागतम्
Welcome to the Darbar of Sowcarpet ka Raja
In the heart of Sowcarpet, Chennai, Shree Ganesh Mahotsav Mandal has been welcoming Bappa home for generations. What began as a humble neighbourhood utsav is today a grand celebration of faith — ten days of darshan, aarti, annadaan, sanskriti and seva that unite thousands of devotees as one family.
Beyond the festival, the Mandal serves the community all year round — honouring young achievers, supporting education, and spreading the message of bhakti and seva.
KNOW OUR STORY →दर्शन कीजिये
Experience the Mahotsav
Daily darshan and aarti timings — begin your day with Bappa's blessings.
VIEW TIMINGS →Ten days of celebration — pratishthapana to visarjan, day by day.
SEE SCHEDULE →Moments of bhakti — photos and films from the Mahotsav over the years.
VIEW MOMENTS →Aartis, festival films and shorts — straight from our YouTube channel.
WATCH NOW →विद्या सम्मान
Vidya Samman — Honouring Our Young Achievers
The Mandal felicitated the Rank 1, 2 & 3 toppers of 10th Standard from 11 schools of Sowcarpet — blessing them with study materials and encouragement for a bright future. Saraswati and Ganesha walk together.
SEE THE CELEBRATION →
सेवा ही भक्ति है
Be a Part of Bappa's Seva
Every diya lit, every plate of mahaprasad served, every child blessed — is made possible by devotees like you. Offer your seva, volunteer with the Mandal, or simply come and receive Bappa's darshan.