The idol was first installed in Andheri, north west Mumbai, in 1996.
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.
Any currency design change must be approved by the RBI central board and the central government.
Take a cue from these celebs on how to dress for the festive season.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the Ganesh Utsav festival.
It is only after the government's nod that a particular design change come into effect.
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
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.
Send us your most interesting, traditional and unconventional Ganesha recipes.
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 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.
'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.
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.
We bring you a sneak-peak of the action unveiling on the streets of Mumbai
Here is a different but classical kind of modak to try this Ganesh Puja season 2022.
As India celebrates Ganeshotsav, the festival of Lord Ganesha, IPL cricketers worshipped the God of New Beginnings.
Like the rest of us, Shilpa Shetty is all set to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, which begins on Saturday.
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.
'We immerse our Ganpati in a bucket at home and use that water for our plants.' 'That way, our Ganpati always remains with us.'
Our favourite deity is back. It's going to be 10 fun-filled days of puja, prayers, prasad and more.
'This year, Ganapati Bappa brings hope. I feel the worst is over.'
She was the only Indian to walk the red carpet.
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.
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
His son Nastur Daruwalla denied the speculation on social media that his father had contracted coronavirus.
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
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.
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.
Before the arrival of the court commissioner and his team here, a large crowd of devotees had gathered for Friday prayers.
'Kalnirnay is like a bible for any family.'
Like every year, Bollywood stars welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes with much fanfare.
Sources in the AAP claimed that the chief minister was 'extremely displeased' with Gautam.
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