The idols of Lord Ganesh, the god of prosperity and wisdom and a slayer of obstacles ('vighna-harta'), will be installed in homes across the state with pomp and gaiety.
'On this day, recollecting all our divine memories, we paid obeisance to our father's beloved deity -- Lord Ganesha -- to bestow on all of us the happiness and joy and to remove all hurdles and obstacles throughout this journey of mortal life.'
An idol of Lord Ganesha made with onions by farmers in Washim, Maharashtra.
Devotees across India on Thursday welcomed their most beloved and venerated deity -- Lord Ganesh -- into their homes and community pandals, kickstarting the ten-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with zeal and devotion.
Satish Bodas captures glimpses from some of Mumbai's famous Ganesh Mandals.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Please send us photographs and videos of your Lord Ganesha idol and decorations at home this year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted a sandalwood replica of the sitar to French President Emanuel Macron and Pochampally silk ikat in a sandalwood box to his wife Brigitte Macron, officials said on Friday.
'We are calling companies to set up assembly plants for mobile phones while all the components are imported.' 'Only the last turn of the screwdriver is done here. And you call it self-reliance, Atmanirbharta, etc.' 'Unless you invest in research, you will not climb up the ladder. But this government is happy getting sub-contract work.'
Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.
There is an atmosphere of festivity and enthusiasm, and the country has been filled with renewed self-confidence, he said, asking parliamentarians to give maximum time to the short session.
Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.
Readers' PHOTOS: Dazzling Ganeshas from Baroda to Jammu
Rediff readers tell us how they welcomed Lord Ganesha.
Shilpa Shetty bid goodbye to Lord Ganesha, and her family joined in wearing colour-coordinated outfits.
After welcoming Lord Ganesha into their homes with much fanfare, it was time for the stars to bid Him farewell.
Mumbai has never seen a Ganesh immersion like this!
Rediff Readers tell us how they welcomed Lord Ganesha in their homes and lives.
Randhir Kapoor's family joined him to celebrate the Ganpati festival.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde appears to catch up with old acquaintances and make new friends during Ganesh Utsav.
A day before the release of Brahmastra, Ranbir Kapoor and his BFF Ayan Mukerji -- who has directed the film -- took blessings from Lalbaugcha Raja.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
14 of 20 died due to drowning in different incidents that occurred during the immersion of Ganesh idols in parts of Maharashtra.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav.
Punjab National Bank claims Vadodara municipal corporation worker Shantilal Solanki owes them Rs 16 crores.
The ASI also said the fundamental right of the applicant cannot be availed in violation of the existing status of the land.
Bollywood stars celebrate the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi at their homes with their loved ones.
Rediff readers tell us how they celebrated the festival amidst the pandemic.
Take a cue from these celebs on how to dress for the festive season.
Sculptors Manohar Bagwe and Sadanand Bagwe, who also create the famous Lalbaug Cha Raja Ganesha, have created a 21 feet high Ganesha for this year's Ganesh Utsav in Adelaide.
As India celebrates Ganeshotsav, the festival of Lord Ganesha, IPL cricketers worshipped the God of New Beginnings.
It should have been much easier to find this farsan maker's premises given the number of two-wheelers that stream up to this address the day before Ganesh Chaturthi to collect armfuls of bags of laddus, chuda and other kind of chatpata namkeen stuff.
After a grand welcome, Sanjay Dutt bid farewell to Lord Ganesha on Saturday.
T-Series celebrated Ganpati Mahotsav at its office for the first time since the COVID-19.
Like the rest of us, Shilpa Shetty is all set to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, which begins on Saturday.
Deepika seeks Lord Ganesha's blessings for Padmaavat.
Salman Khan's youngest sister Arpita Khan and her husband Aayush Sharma hosted Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at their home in Mumbai.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances