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Boat capsizes during Andhericha Raja immersion, no one injured, say police

Boat capsizes during Andhericha Raja immersion, no one injured, say police

The Andhericha Raja visarjan procession began on Saturday afternoon, and on Sunday morning at around 11 am, the Andhericha Raja reached Versova jetty for the immersion

22 September,2024 08:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
Valuables offered to Bappa at Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal sold for Rs 2.35 crore

Valuables offered to Bappa at Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal sold for Rs 2.35 crore

The Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh Mandal in Mumbai concluded the auction of the valuables offered to Lord Ganesha during the 10-day Ganeshotsav festival. A 1-kg gold biscuit fetched the highest price of Rs 75.9 lakh

21 September,2024 11:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Donations at Lalbaghcha Raja reach over 5.6 crore cash

Donations at Lalbaghcha Raja reach over 5.6 crore cash

In addition to the cash donations, precious metals including gold and silver were also contributed

20 September,2024 09:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ganesh Visarjan 2024: ‘Noise lower than last year, but still above limit’

Ganesh Visarjan 2024: ‘Noise lower than last year, but still above limit’

Noise levels during Ganesh visarjan reached a peak of 115 dB, primarily due to firecrackers, while Eid-e-Milad recorded 101 dB, with loudspeakers driving up noise levels

20 September,2024 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
Quieter farewell for Bappa good to hear, but...

Quieter farewell for Bappa good to hear, but...

Though the peak measured decibel level is almost the same as that of 2023, they are significantly lower than the 2019 peak of 121 dB

20 September,2024 06:51 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
‘It hurts to see Bappa in this state’: What happens after Ganesh Visarjan?

Mid-Day Premium ‘It hurts to see Bappa in this state’: What happens after Ganesh Visarjan?

Mumbaikars bid an emotional farewell to Bappa with Ganesh Visarjan on September 17 and 18. Although the festivities have come to an end, the lifecycle of all Ganesh idols has not. We speak to environmental organisations and volunteers to decode what happens after immersion, including insights on waste generated during the festival

19 September,2024 12:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Ganesh Visarjan: More than two lakh idols immersed in Mumbai during festival

Ganesh Visarjan: More than two lakh idols immersed in Mumbai during festival

The immersion process was conducted without any untoward incidents, and the civic authorities have reported a successful and peaceful immersion process, an official said

18 September,2024 10:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ganesh Visarjan: Less than 40 per cent idols turned to artificial lakes

Ganesh Visarjan: Less than 40 per cent idols turned to artificial lakes

Immersing idols in artificial ponds helps prevent water pollution and offers a more environmentally friendly way to dispose of the remains

18 September,2024 08:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta Kasale
Ayushmann Khurrana cleans up Mumbai's Versova beach after Ganesh Visarjan

Ayushmann Khurrana cleans up Mumbai's Versova beach after Ganesh Visarjan

The event, held on the city's popular shores of Versova Beach, aimed to promote the importance of eco-friendly Ganesh Murtis and encourage community participation in environmental conservation

18 September,2024 05:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra: 37-year-old man collapses during Ganpati immersion procession, dies

Maharashtra: 37-year-old man collapses during Ganpati immersion procession, dies

The incident took place on Tuesday evening at Jintur town in Maharashtra, an official said

18 September,2024 05:05 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondent

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