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Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani joins the Patkar family as they say goodbye to Lord Ganesha.
According to Bhagwat, a narrative is being spread in neighbouring Bangladesh, which recently witnessed a massive political upheaval, that India is a threat and they should join Pakistan as a defence against Bharat. Who is spreading such a narrative, he asked.
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One of the biggest festivals in the country, Ganeshotsav attracts visitors from across the country to see the offerings of some of the most creative and famous Ganesh pandals.
Ganesh Chaturthi no longer has the power that Lokmanya Tilak had seen in it way back in 1893 -- the power of bringing people together. This, say 83-year-old Vinaysheela Govilkar and 19-year-old Arnav Thakker, is the festival's biggest tragedy.
Rediff readers tell us how the festival keeps tradition alive and brings their community together.
Note: This story was first published in 1998. We bring back some nostalgia.
Ganesh Puja in Alibag taluka is about simplicity and minimalism. It's about quiet devotion too.
The Maharashtra government wants unregistered associations or groups of persons intending to collect donations, in any form, to seek prior permission of the Charity Commissioner.
As Mumbai gears up to welcome its beloved Lord Ganesha once again, the Balgopal Sarvajanik Sevamandal at Sewree has decided to adopt an unusual theme for this year's Ganeshotsav. The Sarvajanik Sevamandal has used the theme of the terror attacks, which rocked Mumbai in November last year, to decorate its pandal. Replicas of Hotel Taj, Hotel Trident, photographs of the slain top cops of Mumbai and the slain personnel of the National Security Guard can be seen inside the pandal
Satish Bodas captures glimpses from some of Mumbai's famous Ganesh Mandals.
As Mumbai immerses in prayer and celebration for the next 10 days, Satish Bodas/Rediff.com visits four of the oldest Ganesh pandals in the city, where Mumbaikars seek the Lord's blessings.
The guidelines issued by the government also make it mandatory for Ganesh Utsav mandals to take permission from local authorities.
On the second day of the 10-day Ganesh festival, several devotees in Mumbai bid farewell to the idols of their favourite deity after worshipping them for one and a half days.
Ganeshotsav 2023: Amruta, Aahana, Kajol Jazz It Up.
A fine of Rs 2,000 has been charged for each pothole, Mumbai's civic body said.
Rajender Reddy shares pictures of his Ganpati celebrations in Singapore.
Rediff.com's Satish Bodas goes pandal hopping and offers glimpses of some interesting Ganeshas in Mumbai.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has decided to allow the installation of Ganapati idol for three days at Idagh Maidan in Hubballi.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Katrina's beautiful morning... Laxmi's traditional look... Karishma's feeling very pink...
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Abhay Gaikwad from Punawale, Pune, decided to do something special for Ganeshotsav this year.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
A popular South Indian sweet dish, it's made from rice flour, jaggery and grated coconut.
Mumbai's famous organiser in Ganesh Galli on Tuesday decided to bring in a four-feet idol instead of a larger than life, 22-feet idol.
Show-stopping desserts to impress guests on Ganeshotsav.
Designer Monisha Jaising shares wardrobe hacks to stay on top of festive fashion.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
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.
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