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In Pics: Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations Kick Off In Full Swing
The iconic festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganesh Utsav, has started in full swing nationwide. This year's celebration will take place over 10 days from September 6 to September 17.
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Special Night Trains In Mumbai On Last Day Of Ganesh Idol Immersion
As many as 18 special train services will be operated on Mumbai's suburban railway network on the night of Anant Chaturdashi, the 10th and last day of the Ganapati festival, on September 28 for passengers returning after immersion of Ganesha idols.
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Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idol Made With 2,655 Kg Soap By Surat Artist
A woman artist from Gujarat's Surat carved out an eco-friendly idol of Lord Ganesha using soap ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi.
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Would You Pay Rs 61 Lakh For A Laddoo? Some Hyderabad Residents Did
Richmond Villa-Sun City laddoo was bought for a record Rs 60.8 lakh in an auction in Hyderabad during this Ganesh festival
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Watch: Allu Arjun's Pushpa Inspires Ganapati Pandal In Mumbai
While the audience has been eagerly waiting for Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa: The Rule', the fever of its Pushparaj doesn't seem to settle down yet. Being a hub of Ganesh Utsav, the state of Maharashtra is celebrating its biggest festival of Ganesh Chaturthi
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Central Railway To Run 40 Additional Trains Ahead Of Ganesh Chaturthi
The Central Railway announced a few days ago that it will run 40 additional trains ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. The authorities have decided to run these "Ganapati Festival Specials" to cater to the extra rush of passengers towards the Konkan region.
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Mumbai Gives Ganesha A Grand Send-Off, Over 35,000 Idols Immersed
The 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival ended on Thursday, with thousands across Mumbai taking idols of the Hindu god for immersion as part of the visarjan ceremony while raising chants of "Ganapati Bappa Morya".
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Muslim Artist Makes Ganesha Idol With 106 kg Belgian Chocolate In Ludhiana
In an example of harmony set during this Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, a Muslim man, under the guidance of a Sikh bakery owner, has prepared a Ganapati idol with 106 kg Belgian chocolate in Ludhiana.
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Devotees Throng Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja Pandal As Ganeshotsav Begins
Devotees began arriving at Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in Mumbai seeking blessings of Lord Ganesh as the 10-day long festivities kicked off this morning.
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Lucknow prepares for a grand Ganesh festival
Maharashtra, the traditional seat of Ganesh festival, may be fairly far from Lucknow but that has not dimmed the charm of the festival in the Uttar Pradesh capital.
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Eco-friendly festivities in Hyderabad for Ganesh Chaturthi
With the 10-day long Ganesh Chaturthi festival beginning on Monday, authorities are trying to promote more eco-friendly celebrations, including popularising clay idols and minimising immersion in water bodies, especially the famous Hussain Sagar Lake.
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Ganesh Chaturthi: For Sweet Beginnings.
As Ganapati Utsav is on in full swing, The Guide went scouting for the best Modaks in the city and simple recipes to make them.Known to be a favourite of Lord Ganesha, Modaks are made in every Maharastrian family to celebrate the lord's birthday. Aniruddha...
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Will Ganesh Chaturthi upstage Kareena Kapoor's Heroine?
The upcoming Ganapati festival and the T20 World Cup will play the biggest spoilsport to Bhandarkar's dream project Heroine.
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Rs 50 crore insurance cover for Ganesha
the city's richest Ganpati mandal, the GSB Seva Sadan, has quoted to indemnify the Ganesh celebrations starting September 1. Based at King's Circle in Matunga, the mandal's insurance cover is likely to cross the Rs 50- crore mark this Ganeshotsav, its trustees said.
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Hazare, Ramdev are popular pandal themes in Mumbai
In keeping with the trend of highlighting a socially relevant topic every year, this time Ganpati mandals have taken up the fight against corruption by Anna Hazare and Baba Ramdev as their festival theme. Mandal organisers across the city have asked artisans to make models of the social activist and the yoga guru for their pandals. Satish Taru, a w...
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In Pics: Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations Kick Off In Full Swing
The iconic festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganesh Utsav, has started in full swing nationwide. This year's celebration will take place over 10 days from September 6 to September 17.
-
Special Night Trains In Mumbai On Last Day Of Ganesh Idol Immersion
As many as 18 special train services will be operated on Mumbai's suburban railway network on the night of Anant Chaturdashi, the 10th and last day of the Ganapati festival, on September 28 for passengers returning after immersion of Ganesha idols.
-
Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idol Made With 2,655 Kg Soap By Surat Artist
A woman artist from Gujarat's Surat carved out an eco-friendly idol of Lord Ganesha using soap ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi.
-
Would You Pay Rs 61 Lakh For A Laddoo? Some Hyderabad Residents Did
Richmond Villa-Sun City laddoo was bought for a record Rs 60.8 lakh in an auction in Hyderabad during this Ganesh festival
-
Watch: Allu Arjun's Pushpa Inspires Ganapati Pandal In Mumbai
While the audience has been eagerly waiting for Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa: The Rule', the fever of its Pushparaj doesn't seem to settle down yet. Being a hub of Ganesh Utsav, the state of Maharashtra is celebrating its biggest festival of Ganesh Chaturthi
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Central Railway To Run 40 Additional Trains Ahead Of Ganesh Chaturthi
The Central Railway announced a few days ago that it will run 40 additional trains ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. The authorities have decided to run these "Ganapati Festival Specials" to cater to the extra rush of passengers towards the Konkan region.
-
Mumbai Gives Ganesha A Grand Send-Off, Over 35,000 Idols Immersed
The 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival ended on Thursday, with thousands across Mumbai taking idols of the Hindu god for immersion as part of the visarjan ceremony while raising chants of "Ganapati Bappa Morya".
-
Muslim Artist Makes Ganesha Idol With 106 kg Belgian Chocolate In Ludhiana
In an example of harmony set during this Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, a Muslim man, under the guidance of a Sikh bakery owner, has prepared a Ganapati idol with 106 kg Belgian chocolate in Ludhiana.
-
Devotees Throng Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja Pandal As Ganeshotsav Begins
Devotees began arriving at Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in Mumbai seeking blessings of Lord Ganesh as the 10-day long festivities kicked off this morning.
-
Lucknow prepares for a grand Ganesh festival
Maharashtra, the traditional seat of Ganesh festival, may be fairly far from Lucknow but that has not dimmed the charm of the festival in the Uttar Pradesh capital.
-
Eco-friendly festivities in Hyderabad for Ganesh Chaturthi
With the 10-day long Ganesh Chaturthi festival beginning on Monday, authorities are trying to promote more eco-friendly celebrations, including popularising clay idols and minimising immersion in water bodies, especially the famous Hussain Sagar Lake.
-
Ganesh Chaturthi: For Sweet Beginnings.
As Ganapati Utsav is on in full swing, The Guide went scouting for the best Modaks in the city and simple recipes to make them.Known to be a favourite of Lord Ganesha, Modaks are made in every Maharastrian family to celebrate the lord's birthday. Aniruddha...
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Will Ganesh Chaturthi upstage Kareena Kapoor's Heroine?
The upcoming Ganapati festival and the T20 World Cup will play the biggest spoilsport to Bhandarkar's dream project Heroine.
-
Rs 50 crore insurance cover for Ganesha
the city's richest Ganpati mandal, the GSB Seva Sadan, has quoted to indemnify the Ganesh celebrations starting September 1. Based at King's Circle in Matunga, the mandal's insurance cover is likely to cross the Rs 50- crore mark this Ganeshotsav, its trustees said.
-
Hazare, Ramdev are popular pandal themes in Mumbai
In keeping with the trend of highlighting a socially relevant topic every year, this time Ganpati mandals have taken up the fight against corruption by Anna Hazare and Baba Ramdev as their festival theme. Mandal organisers across the city have asked artisans to make models of the social activist and the yoga guru for their pandals. Satish Taru, a w...
