The reopening of the places of worship coincided with the Diwali 'Padwa', which is an important festival in the state.
We showcase some of our readers' photos of Lord Ganesha.
Rediff readers sent us photos of the beloved Ganesha.
Ganesh Chaturthi is here and everyone from Sachin Tendulkar to Ajinkya Rahane and Harbhajan Singh took to Twitter to extend their greetings to fans and followers on the auspicious occasion.
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.
A look at the pictures.
Rediff readers shared these pictures of Ganesha celebrations at their home.
The 10-day Ganpati festival began on September 5!
Next Ganesh Chaturthi, RK Studios, Mumbai's famous movie landmark, won't be around.
Try not to go aww while watching these photos.
Rediff readers tell us how they celebrated the festival amidst the pandemic.
Stars spotted at the famous Andheri Cha Raja!
From welcoming Lord Ganesha home to visiting friends, it's a busy time for Bollywood's stars.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
The Oberois say their final goodbyes to Ganpati.
Welcoming Ganpati home, Bollywood style!
We bring you some unusual Ganesha themes from Mumbai's Khetwadi.
B-Town's sari brigade step out in style to welcome the Elephant God.
We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.
Local residents, who were watching the operation with baited breath, cheered with joy after the boy was rescued.
Reader Bappa Tirthankar sent us this picture of Sachin Tendulkar at the Mumbai International airport.
The veteran music composer had friends and family come over for the festival that marks the first day of Spring according to the Hindu calendar.
'People sometimes ridiculed him for the way he looked or dressed.' 'Sometimes they ran down his music.' 'But I have never heard him say one bad word about anyone.'
'At the end of the day, we are all humans.'
A look at the visarjan pictures.
A look at the fun pictures.
We aren't talking about the weather guys, but Priyanka's first Hindi film in three years.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Readers share their best Ganpati pictures and memories.
'There is so much division in the country. People are getting more and more into 'Main Hindu hoon woh Mussalmaan hai'.' 'This climate of suspicion and hostility must stop,' The Legend, 92 today, tells Subhash K Jha in an exclusive interview.
The music composer had a fun Holi party at his home.
In this series, InstaStories, we let pictures on social media tell their beautiful back stories.
