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Ahead of Ganeshotsav, which commences on September 14, Rediff's Divya Nair visits a workshop in Mumbai where young girls, most of them first-timers, are using their brushes to bring Lord Ganesha to life.
India's T20 World Cup winning captain Suryakumar Yadav, known as 'SKY', celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with his wife Devisha and baby girl Riddhima, sharing a heartwarming post on social media.
Mumbai resonated with 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' chants and dhol-tasha beats as devotees immersed Ganesh idols on Anant Chaturdashi, the final day of the 12-day festival. Over 430 idols were immersed by noon, with no untoward incidents reported, as elaborate arrangements by police and BMC ensured smooth proceedings.
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It's Ganesh Chaturthi, marking the arrival of Lord Ganesha amid prayers, festivities and vibrant decorations.
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Govinda made a late-night return from the US to join his wife Sunita Ahuja and children Tina and Yashvardhan in their cherished Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, continuing a family tradition started by his late mother.
Lord Ganesha comes in various forms and each one lives in your heart. Enjoy these pictures from Rediff readers.
Rediff Readers tell us how they welcomed Lord Ganesha in their homes and lives.
Bollywood stars celebrate the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi at their homes with their loved ones.
Lakhs of devotees in Mumbai bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on Thursday by immersing the idols at various places amidst chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya'.
Families from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Noida, Nagpur, and even Magdeburg in Germany share their Ganeshotsav 2026 celebrations with unique decorations, heartfelt prayers, and festive devotion.
Faithfuls thronged the streets of Mumbai for immersion processions of Ganesh idols on Anant Chaturdashi, marking the end of the 10-day Ganpati festival.
As India celebrates Ganeshotsav, the festival of Lord Ganesha, IPL cricketers worshipped the God of New Beginnings.
Behold! Mumbai's Most Beloved God, Ganpati Bappa, Prepares for His Homecoming.
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Bollywood celebs Pooja Hegde, Rashmika Mandanna, Ananya Panday, Sharvari kickstart Ganesh Chaturthi festivities with much joy and devotion.
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Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
We started with notebooks and graduated to lavatories, self defence classes, laptops during the lockdown... And, every Ganeshotsav, the contributions increased, says Ananya Chincholikar.
A look at some of the oldest, richest and famous Ganesh pandals in Mumbai.
From a Vantara-inspired jungle shrine to 21 years of family tradition, Rediff's readers prove Bappa's magic knows no boundaries.
Police have made elaborate security arrangements to ensure peaceful immersion of idols of over 8,200 public mandals at about 80 'visarjan' (immersion) points in the city, including Girgaum, Juhu, Dadar Chowpatty and Powai and Gorai.
From lifelong traditions to four generations celebrating together, these Ganeshotsav moments capture the joy of welcoming Bappa home.
Suryakumar Yadav worships at Mumbai's iconic Lalbaugcha Raja.
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As India all set to welcome Ganapati Bappa, we bring you snapshots of the many forms of the elephant-headed deity.
Shilpa Shetty danced to dhol beats during Ganpati visarjan with her family in Mumbai.
Ganeshotsav 2026 celebrations span Jaipur, Odisha, Goa, Mumbai, and Nashville in the USA, as devotees share heartfelt prayers, first-time experiences, and festive joy.
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No Ganpati celebration is complete without Humse Badhkar Kaun's hugely popular song, Deva O Deva Ganpati Deva Tumse Badhkar Kaun blaring out of the pandal speakers.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the Ganesh Utsav festival.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Thank you, Dear Readers, for sharing your pictures of Lord Ganesha.
We bring you a sneak-peak of the action unveiling on the streets of Mumbai
India is busy celebrating the Ganpati festival, and Bollywood shows some of its best moments on social media.
Film folk celebrated Ganpati over the weekend, and posted pictures on social media.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was one of the first celebrities to wish his followers on social media.
The first of the series of readers' photos.
