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Ganeshotsav 2024: Devotees flock to Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai to offer prayers

Ganeshotsav 2024: Devotees flock to Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai to offer prayers

The Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, which houses the idol, is a main attraction during Ganeshotsav.

09 September,2024 01:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
How expats cultivate a strong connection with Ganeshotsav

Mid-Day Premium How expats cultivate a strong connection with Ganeshotsav

Ganeshotsav 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

09 September,2024 10:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Railway cops on Ganpati festival duty save passenger's life at Govandi station

Railway cops on Ganpati festival duty save passenger's life at Govandi station

A male passenger was standing near the door of the moving train. As he attempted to disembark, he slipped on the platform and fell towards the gap between the moving train and the platform, an official said

08 September,2024 10:02 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Ganesh Visarjan: 38,094 Ganpati idols immersed till 9 pm, says BMC

Ganesh Visarjan: 38,094 Ganpati idols immersed till 9 pm, says BMC

Among the 38,094 idols those were immersed on Sunday till 9 pm include 195 sarvjanik (public) idols, 37,879 Gharguti (household) idols and 20 Hartalika Idols

08 September,2024 09:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
38 pct Gen Z Mumbaikars choose festivals to introduce dates to their friends

38 pct Gen Z Mumbaikars choose festivals to introduce dates to their friends

Additionally, nearly 30 per cent of Gen Zs in India actively seek out potential partners during these events, making the festive season a prime time for new connections

08 September,2024 04:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ganesh Chaturthi: Replace sugar with honey, churma for sattu, and other hacks

Mid-Day Premium Ganesh Chaturthi: Replace sugar with honey, churma for sattu, and other hacks

As more people want to eat healthy, especially during festivals, even chefs and nutritionists say you can do a lot with traditional sweets by simply replacing ingredients. They not only share recipes for ladoos but also rasmalai among others

07 September,2024 08:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Ganeshotsav 2024: Mumbai designer installs Bappa on Tejas fighter jet replica

Ganeshotsav 2024: Mumbai designer installs Bappa on Tejas fighter jet replica

As the Ganeshotsav 2024 festivities have kicked off on Saturday with full enthusiasm across the country, a unique celebration in Mumbai has caught everyone's attention

07 September,2024 05:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ganeshotsav 2024: Mumbai Ganpati mandal creates replica of Vivekananda Memorial

Ganeshotsav 2024: Mumbai Ganpati mandal creates replica of Vivekananda Memorial

The Bandra West Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal in Mumbai has recreated a 52-foot replica of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, located at Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, for public viewing on the occasion of Ganeshotsav 2024 festivities

07 September,2024 03:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
CM Shinde offers prayers on Ganesh Chaturthi, wishes prosperity for all

CM Shinde offers prayers on Ganesh Chaturthi, wishes prosperity for all

Ganesh Chaturthi, a 10-day festival, started today and will conclude on Ananta Chaturdashi. Devotees across Maharashtra are bringing idols into their homes and visiting pandals for the festivities.

07 September,2024 01:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra kicks off 10-day Ganeshotsav 2024 with fanfare

Maharashtra kicks off 10-day Ganeshotsav 2024 with fanfare

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde asked people to celebrate Ganeshotsav 2024 in an environmentally friendly manner.

07 September,2024 01:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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