Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Ganesh Chaturthi is on September 7, but the God Of New Beginnings has already made his glorious presence in Mumbai.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has decided to remain silent and direct all inquiries to party spokespersons following criticism over various issues, including his singing of the RSS anthem and remarks about the Chamundeswari hill.
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An idol of Lord Ganesha made with onions by farmers in Washim, Maharashtra.
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The 10-day Ganesh festival has begun in Maharashtra, with devotees welcoming Lord Ganesha into their homes and public pandals. The state government has declared the celebrations a state festival for the first time.
Despite the delay, thousands of devotees, who came to bid farewell to Lalbaugcha Raja, continued to wait at the chowpatty.
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.
Welcome the God of wealth, prosperity, wisdom and knowledge with his favourite food -- sweets!
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Hyderabad residents are drawn to an eco-friendly Ganesh idol made out of 17,000 coconuts.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.
Rediff readers tell us how they welcomed Lord Ganesha.
'The US slump could hit our hosiery market hard since 40 per cent of our exports go there.' 'Job losses could be severe if the government doesn't step in fast.'
In Tamil Nadu a steamed, spicy delicacy, looking like a modak, is made for Vinayak Chaturthi.
Rediff readers tell us how they're celebrating the festival.
Sri Satya Chandrashekarendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya, a 25-year-old Rig Vedic scholar from Andhra Pradesh, was anointed as the junior pontiff of the ancient Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam at a grand religious ceremony. The historic event took place on the auspicious Akshya Thritiya, attended by seers from across the country. The new acharya, known as Ganesha Sharma Dravid before his initiation into sanyasa, is the successor to the present Seer Sri Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya. The event coincided with the 2534th Jayanti Mahotsavam (May 2, 2025) of Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya, who established Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam in 482 BCE.
Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.
Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted these stars on Wednesday.
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Rediff readers shared these pictures of Ganesha celebrations at their home.
Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.
'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.
Of the Rs 474.4 crore insurance cover, the largest component -- Rs 375 crore -- has been allocated towards personal accident cover for volunteers.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav.
Rediff readers share their best Ganesha photos.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav.
Although the festival was not observed for several years afterwards, the New Ganesh Mandal was formed in 1980 and has continued this unique tradition ever since.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav with friends and family.
Across the nation, Lord Ganeshas large and small make their way to the sea, to lakes, ponds or man-made water bodies where the Visarjan ceremony takes place.
'But I know why he did it.' 'He was being heckled by BJP members who were mocking the Congress.' 'In that context, he quoted the song to tell them: "We know your anthem, we know your ideology, we know how divisive you are".' 'It was not an endorsement.'
You can e-mail your pictures to getahead@rediff.co.in (My Lord Ganesha Pix) with your name, location, details about your Lord Ganesha and what this festival means to you. We will publish the best entries right here on Rediff.com.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the festival.
Rediff readers tell us how they celebrated the festival.
