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Ganpati Visarjan: 508 tonnes of offerings cleared from water bodies

Ganpati Visarjan: 508 tonnes of offerings cleared from water bodies

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

The Mumbai civic body collected 508 tonnes of 'nirmalya' from natural water bodies and artificial ponds after the Ganesh festival. Akshay Kumar and Amruta Fadnavis participated in a cleanliness drive.

Drones, Coast Guard copter oversee immersion of Lalbaugcha Raja

Drones, Coast Guard copter oversee immersion of Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Thousands of devotees gathered in Mumbai to bid farewell to Lalbaugcha Raja and other Ganesh idols, marking the end of the 10-day Ganesh festival. Security was tight following a threat message.

'Bappa Changed Our Lives'

'Bappa Changed Our Lives'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'All the good in our family began with His arrival. For 20 years we have brought Him home with love and reverence.' As Mumbai readies to celebrate its biggest festival, a look at Ganeshutsav through the eyes of a devotee.

PIX: Mumbai bids farewell to Bappa as 10-day Ganesh festival ends

PIX: Mumbai bids farewell to Bappa as 10-day Ganesh festival ends

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Amid the beating of drums and chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya', various Ganesh mandals in Mumbai on Thursday started processions to immerse the idols of the deity, marking the culmination of the 10-day festival.

A Lord Ganesha Celebration With An Important Message

A Lord Ganesha Celebration With An Important Message

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Rediff readers tell us how the festival keeps tradition alive and brings their community together.

Singapore to Oman: Lord Ganesha!

Singapore to Oman: Lord Ganesha!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

IN PIX: Mumbai's exuberant farewell to Gauri, Ganesh

IN PIX: Mumbai's exuberant farewell to Gauri, Ganesh

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Mumbai on Sunday performed Gauri Visarjan as part of the ongoing Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Goddess Gauri or Gowri is another name for Ganesha's mother goddess Parvati.

Mangala Gauri: The 'Women's Only' Festival

Mangala Gauri: The 'Women's Only' Festival

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Married women pray to Goddess Gauri for marital bliss and the long life of their husbands. Unmarried girls worship her in order to get virtuous husbands.

Govt reply sought on restoration of Hindu, Jain idols inside Qutub complex

Govt reply sought on restoration of Hindu, Jain idols inside Qutub complex

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

A Delhi court on Tuesday sought response from the Centre and the Archeological Survey of India on a plea seeking restoration of Hindu and Jain deities and right to worship within the Qutub Minar complex, the lawyer said.