The spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi has taken over India. Whether it is the joyous processions or crowded markets, the spirit of the ongoing celebrations and the vibrant energy is palpable. With devotion and abundant joy, devotees will be clad in traditional outfits to indulge in the festivities. Beyond the elegance of the clothing, carefully chosen acc
03 December,2024 04:09 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalIn a world that is increasingly getting distant from its roots and culture, Nandini Nayyar’s 21 Modaks for Ganesh Chaturthi is a tender and heartwarming picture book that invites young readers into the joyous world of the city’s most cherished festival. While it is ideal for children aged 2 to 6, our slightly older kids enjoyed the gent
03 December,2024 04:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Priya RupaniOne of Mumbai’s most vibrant festivals – Ganeshotsav 2024 – is round the corner. The streets of the city are decked up with Ganesha idols and pandals are being set up with full fervour. While a lot of people bring Ganesh idols home, community celebrations also form a huge part of the festivities. Pandal-hopping is one of the most
12 September,2024 11:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday participated in the Ganesh idol immersion programme at Masuda Pond in Thane. The CM's son and Kalyan MP Shrikant Shinde also joined and accompanied him. Earlier on Saturday, Shinde offered 'Aarti' along with his family members on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi and wished for the happiness and pro
11 September,2024 08:09 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIThousands of devotees bid an emotional farewell to Lord Ganesh on Sunday by immersing the idols of the elephant-headed deity across Mumbai. More than 62,000 Ganesh idols have been immersed in the city till 12 am during Ganesh Visarjan 2024, said the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Upto 12 am, a total of 62,569 idols had been immersed ac
11 September,2024 08:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe number of Ganesh idol Immersions in artificial ponds increased slightly this year. The number of sarvajanik idol immersions after one and a half days also rose by 20 per cent, despite the number of permissions given for the same being reduced this year. Meanwhile, the overall immersion figures slid a bit, which could be because many have been o
10 September,2024 07:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta KasaleA whopping 10 to 12 lakh plus people have travelled to Konkan by public and private transport for the Ganapati festival this year as the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) and Railways organised the highest number of buses and trains this year. The ten lakh figure is just a rough estimate as there is no official documentation of h
10 September,2024 07:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarMumbai, known for its diverse population, witnessed a gesture of communal harmony as this year’s Ganesh festival coincided with Eid-E-Milad-Un-Nabi. In response, Muslim scholars decided to adjust their procession schedule to avoid overlapping with the Ganesh celebrations. This follows last year’s similar decision when the Juloos process
10 September,2024 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Faisal TandelThree friends from different faiths joined hands to welcome Ganpati Bappa to Dahisar Gaothan, where they reside, this year. The trio—Hitesh Patel, 30, Sohel Malik, 22, and Oswald Gonsalves, 32—took it upon themselves to set up the Morya Mitra Mandal in late July. They then sought the help of about 30 of their friends, who helped them ra
10 September,2024 06:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish VaktaniaBollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, along with her daughter Aaradhya and mother Brindya visited Mumbai’s Gaud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) Seva Mandal at King's Circle amid Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 celebrations. In the videos surfaced on social media, the former Miss World can be seen navigating through a massive crowd to ensure her daughter and
09 September,2024 10:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAround 4,000 police personnel have been deployed in Navi Mumbai to ensure the safe and orderly celebrations during the 10-day Ganeshotsav 2024 festivities, a senior official said on Monday. Talking to PTI, Navi Mumbai Police Commissioner Milind Bharambe said personnel from the reserve forces, state reserve police force (SRPF), riot control police,
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