Watch: Sachin Tendulkar and family offer prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and his family visited the famed Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai today, seeking blessings on the occasion of Ganesh ChaturthiSachin, wife Anjali, son Arjun and daughter Sara were seen in traditional attire as they offered prayers before the iconic Ganesha idol. Their visit was surrounded by fans in big numbers, with cameras capturing the family’s darshan before they made their way out through a large crowd. Arjun, dressed in a brown kurta matching his father’s, accompanied the family at the pandal. The appearance comes at a time when he has been in the spotlight following news of his engagement to Saaniya Chandhok earlier this month.Earlier, Sachin, Anjali and Arjun had visited Raj Thackeray’s residence in Mumbai, with pictures of the outing going viral online. That occasion marked Arjun’s first public appearance since the engagement. The news of Arjun’s engagement had initially spread through reports but was confirmed by Sachin Tendulkar himself during a Reddit Ask Me Anything session. Responding to a fan, the batting great said, “Yes he did and we are all very excited for the new phase in his life.” Arjun, 25, exchanged rings with 26-year-old Saaniya on August 13 in a private ceremony attended by close relatives and friends. Saaniya is the granddaughter of businessman Ravi Ghai, whose Graviss Group manages Baskin Robbins’ India franchise and The Brooklyn Creamery. Despite the attention, Arjun has stayed away from making any personal announcements online. His last social media post, on August 9, was a Raksha Bandhan message to his sister Sara. No details about wedding plans have been shared by either family so far. As the festivities continue in Mumbai, the Tendulkars’ visit to Lalbaugcha Raja drew significant interest, with the family once again stepping into the public eye amidst the celebrations and well-wishes surrounding Arjun’s new chapter.