Lakhs of devotees came out in processions to immerse the Ganesha idols on the last day of the festival.
This year, the festival is probably extra special for Shilpa, as it coincides with her new movie release, Sukhee.
After welcoming Him into their home, it was time for Arpita Khan and Aayush Sharma to say farewell to Bappa.
The idol was first installed in Andheri, north west Mumbai, in 1996.
'An even bigger salute to all the rescue workers and all the agencies that worked tirelessly to rescue our 41 workers trapped in the Utarkashi Silkyara tunnel. Jai Hind!''
'Kajol has always been very particular about Nysa and Yug coming for the puja every year.'
Rediff readers shared these colourful pictures of Ganesha celebrations in their cities.
'In fact, he asked about his passport and ticket when he was in the hospital for his visit to LA.'
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Dip your toes in traditional styles as you go pandal hopping.
People from all over Maharashtra come to watch the Shivgarjana dhol-tasha band in action. Paloma Sharma/Rediff.com find out why.
Bappi Lahiri, who enthralled Hindi cinema lovers with his remarkable music in the 1980s and 1990s, was cremated at Mumbai's Pawan Hans crematorium in the presence of family, friends and fans on February 17.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Katrina's beautiful morning... Laxmi's traditional look... Karishma's feeling very pink...
'It's time we stop thinking only about ourselves.' 'Whether it is love or wealth, give generously.'
'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.'
Bollywood's adorable star kids celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with their famous parents and make lovely pictures.
These are the first arrests made by the CBI since it took over the probe into the March 21 killings in Bogtui village following the Calcutta high court's order.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Shefali kisses Alia... Akshay remembers his mother on his birthday...
Bollywood stars love travelling. Here's where they're off to these days.
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Film folk are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi and wishing fans at this special time.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
After welcoming Lord Ganesha into her home with much fanfare, Shilpa Shetty and her family bid Him goodbye over the weekend.
Bollywood is going through tough times as two beloved performers are unwell.
Singer-composer Bappi Lahiri, who popularised disco music in India in the 1980s and 1990s, has died following multiple health issues. He was 69.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
While film folk paid tribute to the Disco King on social media, a few visited his residence.
The festival culminates on the day of Anant Chaturdashi, when the idols of Lord Ganesh are taken to nearby water bodies and immersed.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Hours before Bappi Lahiri's funeral at Mumbai's Pawan Hans crematorium, film folk arrived at his home to pay their last respects.
Film folk are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi by welcoming Lord Ganesha home.
Like every year, Bollywood stars welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes with much fanfare.
The longest immersion process is that of Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja which lasts for 24 hours.
Our favourite deity is back. It's going to be 10 fun-filled days of puja, prayers, prasad and more.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
