Take a cue from these celebs on how to dress for the festive season.
The idol was first installed in Andheri, north west Mumbai, in 1996.
Mumbaikars broke out into a riot of colours and dances with loud music amidst chants of 'Ganapati Bappa Moraya' renting the air, as lakhs of devotees took to the streets to bid adieu to their favourite deity
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the Ganesh Utsav festival.
Any currency design change must be approved by the RBI central board and the central government.
Prime Minister Modi gave President Biden the unique sandalwood box sourced from Mysore with intricately carved flora and fauna patterns and handcrafted by a master craftsman from Jaipur during an intimate dinner at the White House on Wednesday.
Against the backdrop of Kerala's appetite for commonsense, it was assumed that this controversy would pass. Respect for rationalism and scientific outlook is strong in the state despite political forces gnawing at it for their own goals, observes Shyam G Menon.
Send us your most interesting, traditional and unconventional Ganesha recipes.
It is only after the government's nod that a particular design change come into effect.
Wishing countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Union Minister Amit Shah had also tweeted saying, "Heartiest good wishes to all the countrymen on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi."
The Hyderabad-based AIMIM and Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad's outfit Azad Samaj Party (ASP) on Friday announced they will contest on 100 wards in the minority and Dalit-dominated pockets of the city.
The petitioners were provided the "sealed" envelopes containing the videos and photographs of the survey on Monday on the direction of the court.
Sindhu expectedly faced no resistance from Uganda's Husina Kobugabe, winning 21-10, 21-9 in her pre-quarterfinal match.
Expectations are always high from the Budget, but this year the expectations are even higher due to an increase in inflation as well as a widening fiscal deficit.
'Untouched by modern interpretation of Ganapati, in the Konkan, the earth looks washed clean and ready for Bappa's arrival with greenery and flowing rivers.'
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat -- arguably, the third most powerful person in the ruling dispensation -- on Monday, December 20, met the Dalai Lama at Gaden Phodrang, his home in Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh.
Covid restrictions notwithstanding, the city's creative spirit reflects in the pandal created by the Bandra West Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandal.
We bring you a sneak-peak of the action unveiling on the streets of Mumbai
As India celebrates Ganeshotsav, the festival of Lord Ganesha, IPL cricketers worshipped the God of New Beginnings.
Describing neonatal and maternal mortality rates as a matter of grave concern, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government wanted to effectively use its 'Make in India' and 'Digital India' campaigns to reach healthcare to the country's poorest of the poor.
Our favourite deity is back. It's going to be 10 fun-filled days of puja, prayers, prasad and more.
Like the rest of us, Shilpa Shetty is all set to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, which begins on Saturday.
Here is a different but classical kind of modak to try this Ganesh Puja season 2022.
'This year, Ganapati Bappa brings hope. I feel the worst is over.'
She was the only Indian to walk the red carpet.
As Lord Ganesha arrives in our homes, Subhash K Jha brings you five devotional Ganpati songs.
The stars took to social medal to upload images while celebrating the festival and also wished the fans
'We immerse our Ganpati in a bucket at home and use that water for our plants.' 'That way, our Ganpati always remains with us.'
Rediff readers from far flung corners of the world send images of Ganpatiji
Rediff readers from far flung corners of the world send images of Ganpatiji
The Indian-origin former chancellor has overturned the norm by moving back into the smaller flat above 10 Downing Street, which is usually used as the home of the Chancellor of Exchequer.
His son Nastur Daruwalla denied the speculation on social media that his father had contracted coronavirus.
There is more to the Lord of Beginnings and Destroyer of Obstacles than intelligence and power. His legends offer lessons in duty, righteousness, kindness and forgiveness.
Treat yourself to something Rajasthani and traditional on Ganeshotsav.
While fancy varieties of modaks have found their way onto festive menus, nothing beats the joy of having the traditional steamed dumplings with coconut and jaggery filling.
Like every year, Bollywood stars welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes with much fanfare.
Chants of "Ganpati Bappa Morya, pudchya varshi lavkar ya" rented the air as a procession carrying the biggest idols of the elephant god started from many places.
Before the arrival of the court commissioner and his team here, a large crowd of devotees had gathered for Friday prayers.
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