Ganeshotsav
Rocking to a different beat
A combination of percussion instruments - Dhol-tasha has a leather coating and is played with a bamboo stick.
50 errant Ganesh mandals permitted to erect pandals
The maximum number of Ganesh mandals are located in South Mumbai areas.
‘Green Ganesha’ takes over city
Eco-friendly Ganesha idols are made of papier-mâché and clay.
Don’t dance on weak bridges: BMC
The audit found 29 bridges to be “extremely dangerous” requiring immediate demolition.
Mumbai opens heart to Lord Ganesha
Chinchpokli Ganeshotsav Mandal, which is celebrating its centenary this year, is donating Rs 5 lakh from its coffers to victims in Sangli.
Group collects 200 Ganesh idols from Dadar beach
Meanwhile, the BMC will be collecting the idols from the group.
Mandals denied permits fail to get relief from BMC
BMC’s decision will deprive 281 mandals of celebrating Ganeshotsav.
Ganeshotsav to focus on former PM’s memories
BJP hopes to keep Vajpayee’s memories alive among his voters
Mandals told to adhere to strict rules
The main focus of the code has been the noise pollution issue, asking mandals to follow high court guidelines.
Maha sets up special pavilion for tourists
They will also get to experience the 126-year-old heritage of Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav.