Ganesh Chaturthi

Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024 | Last Update : 06:11 AM IST

Prohibitory orders in Mumbai during Ganesh festival, no processions allowed

Devotees would not be allowed to visit Ganesh pandals either, an official statement added

09 Sep 2021 6:30 PM

Community celebrations cannot happen as large congregations are prohibited by the government in view of the pandemic. (PTI Photo)

No idol immersion at public places on Ganesh Chaturthi, says Delhi pollution body

A fine of Rs 50,000 will be imposed on violators, DPCC said

16 Aug 2020 1:45 PM

Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh Mandal on Wednesday announced cancellation of the Ganesh Chaturthi celebration this year in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. (PTI Photo)

Lalbaugcha Raja mandal cancels Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

The mandal will not install the Ganesh idol this year, Lalbaugcha Raja Ganeshotsav Mandal's secretary said

01 Jul 2020 1:25 PM

'We want to send the message of communal harmony, which is very important at this point in time,' a local, Mohammed Sham said. (Photo: PTI)

Communal harmony: Hindu, Muslims celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, Muharram under one roof

Both Hindus and Muslims gather at the same place, where arrangements have been made for Ganesh Chaturthi and Muharram.

10 Sep 2019 11:40 AM

B-town’s double standard

While Salman Khan was lauded for celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, Sara Ali Khan was shamed and trolled.

09 Sep 2019 4:13 AM

Making peace with the past

Arjun went to his ex-wife’s home for Ganesh Chaturthi with Gabriella Demetriades and their new born baby in tow.

06 Sep 2019 12:18 AM

Alia Bhatt, Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor

A party fit for the gods

The Ambanis took Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations a notch higher by organising a star-studded bash at their Mumbai residence.

04 Sep 2019 12:34 AM

Film songs reflecting society and religion are regularly aired, but continuous blockbusters are rare.

Lord of the classes and masses

Superstars of Indian cinema have always revered Lord Ganesha and are often seen dancing for him in movies. What makes Ganesha so popular?

04 Sep 2019 12:16 AM

Ganpati festival is close to my heart: Shraddha Kapoor

Shraddha has fond memories from her childhood days with reference to the festival.

03 Sep 2019 10:15 AM

Ganesh Chaturthi 2019: Arjun Kapoor to Kajol, B-town celebs extend wishes to fans

Rakul Preet Singh, Esha Deol, Malaika Arora, Bipasa Basu and Shatrughan Sinha also extended wishes on the occasion.

02 Sep 2019 4:54 PM

The 10-ft high sand sculpture of Lord Ganesh was created by using 5 tonne of sand, while about 1000 plastic bottles were installed around it, he said. (Photo: Twitter/ sudarsansand)

Odisha artist gives out message to 'save environment', creates sand Ganesha with 1,000 plastic bottles

Pattnaik said he decided the theme after being inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign to shun single-use plastic.

02 Sep 2019 2:06 PM

The approximately 20-feet high Ganapati idol at Lalbaug has been crafted in a traditional manner and is installed in a beautiful pandal decorated on the theme of ISRO's ambitious Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft which was launched in July. (Photo: ANI)

As Ganesh Chaturthi begins, devotees offer prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja pandal

Earlier on Monday, a special 'Kakad-aarti' was performed at the Siddhivinayak temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh.

02 Sep 2019 9:26 AM

If you think it’s only Maharashtra that celebrates the fervor of Ganesh Chaturthi, you might be mistaken. The capital city of Delhi is also all set for the grand festival as Delhiites prepare to welcome their very own Ganpati in style. Compared to the last decade, Delhi is now celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi on a much larger scale.

Capital bolo moriya

Delhi is all set for the grand festival as the city-dwellers prepare to welcome their very own Ganpati in tashan and style.

02 Sep 2019 12:18 AM

Ganesh Chaturthi or Ganeshoutsav one of the biggest celebrations across Maharastra begins with utmost gusto and ends with plenty of modaks. While the pandals, dance and delicacies savour the real essence of welcoming Lord Ganesha into our lives, the other significant part of the celebrations comprises decorating our homes for Ganesha to have a splendid stay.

Festive decor

With just two days left for Ganesh Chaturthi we lay out some easy to do home decor ideas.

01 Sep 2019 3:53 AM

Ganesha’s Goodies

The festival has given birth to numerous versions of the sweet, which in due course has become people’s absolute favourite.

31 Aug 2019 1:30 AM

Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, the Ganesh Utsava Committee in Khairtabad here has built a massive 61-feet high idol of the Elephant God, which it claims is the tallest in the country. (Photo: ANI)

61-feet high, India's tallest Ganesha ready for devotees in Hyderabad

The event, according to the organisers, is supported by the government agencies like GHMC, HMDA, Electricity Board, Police Department etc.

30 Aug 2019 12:17 PM

Setting the stage

Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, local artists and committees are putting final touches on their Ganpati idols, made of some extraordinary items.

30 Aug 2019 4:06 AM

Devotees may land in trouble if they burst firecrackers or collect funds forcibly for religious functions during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations between September 2 and September 12 in Hyderabad. (Representational Image)

Hyderabad police prohibits firecracker, forcible fund collection during Ganesh Chaturthi

However, he clarified that the order does not apply on voluntary contributions for the organisation of ceremonies during the festival.

20 Aug 2019 1:55 PM

Clay idol by Vishal Suryakant Shinde, Tree Ganesha by Dattadri Kothur and fish-friendly idol by SPROUTS Environment Trust (clockwise).

Ideal worship

And so the market today has options for the buyers to make smart decisions.

20 Aug 2019 12:08 AM

Only 34k idols immersed in artificial ponds

There were 34 artificial ponds across the city.

25 Sep 2018 1:53 AM

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