Ganeshotsav 2024: 5 famous Ganpati pandals one must visit in Mumbai this year
Pandal-hopping is one of the most anticipated activities of Ganeshotsav in Mumbai. Here are five must-visit Ganpati pandals in Mumbai and directions to reach there
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09 September,2024 01:58 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain‘We prayed for a child for 9 yrs': Why city Catholics celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi
PremiumIndians around the world are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival very dear to Mumbai, this year. Interestingly, many from the city’s Catholic community also celebrate the festival for different reasons that have evoked their devotion to not only get Lord Ganesha into their homes but also celebrate Mother Mary’s birthday
09 September,2024 12:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoHow expats cultivate a strong connection with Ganeshotsav
PremiumGaneshotsav is one of the most revered festivals in Mumbai. The city echoes with the ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ chants, and the streets and homes witness people coming together to participate in the festivities. However, these celebrations are not limited by geography or nationality. Expats living in Mumbai and Indians living abroad share experiences
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09 September,2024 10:29 PM IST | MumbaiDecoration to puja samagri: Your guide to must-have items for Ganesh Chaturthi
The festival, that will begin on September 7 will last for ten days. During Ganeshotsav, people bring Ganesh idols home and perform different rituals like puja and aarti
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05 September,2024 01:39 PM IST | Chennai | IANSGudi Padwa 2024: Women in traditional attires take part in Shobha Yatra
The vibrant and joyous festival of Gudi Padwa was celebrated by Hoisting the traditional Gudi and prayer to it on the New year for the Hindus on Gudi Padwa in Mumbai on 9th of April. People were seen participating in the Shobha Rally. Women were seen dressed in traditional attire and participated in the Rally to mark the Marathi New Year Gudi Padwa. They danced their hearts out on the beats of dhol and nagadas. The festival was celebrated with full vigor and enthusiasm. Gudi Padwa ocassion signals yeh onset of the warmer days and the spring season. This year Gudi Padwa has coincided with the first day of the Chaitra Navratri and festivals like Sajibu Cheiraoba, Navreh, Cheti Chand and Ugadi that are celebrated in different parts of the country.