Mumbai is abuzz with Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations as Ganesha idols arrive in homes and pandals across the city. The 11-day festival, marked by devotional chants, elaborate pujas, and vibrant decorations, culminates in grand immersions on Anant Chaturdashi. The city is adorned with lights, and markets are bustling, while authorities have deployed extensive security measures to ensure safe festivities, despite recent idol collapse incidents.
Every home welcomes Ganpati in its own special way. Some idols are playful and mischievous, some look calm and peaceful, while others have a grand, regal presence.
The streets of Mumbai spilled with enthusiastic devotes as they welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes.
Political leaders and dignitaries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, joined devotees across the country in celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with traditional fervour, offering prayers and seeking blessings.
Devotees bid a grand farewell to their beloved Lord Ganesh as the immersion of idols began across Maharashtra on Thursday, marking the end of the 10-day-long mega festival.
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'As the sweet fragrance of modak fills the air, we fold our hands and bow down to the God of wisdom.'
As Lord Ganesha comes home this year, we take a look at how children welcomed him.
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Shah Rukh Khan sought Lord Ganesha's blessings as he visited Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai with wife Gauri Khan and daughter Suhana.
Film folk are busy celebrating Ganpati by visiting their friends' homes, pandal-hopping or simply at home.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Film folk celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi by bringing Lord Ganesha home and making beautiful memories on social media.
Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani joins the Patkar family as they say goodbye to Lord Ganesha.
Rediff readers shared these colourful pictures of Ganesha celebrations in their cities.
Salman Khan joined his family and other celebrities in the joyous Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at brother Sohail Khan's residence in Mumbai.
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As India bids adieu to Lord Ganesha on the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi, film folk rush to the pandals for one last visit.
A third generation murtikar and probably one of the first in her family, Manaswi Bagwe, a self-taught sculptor, is quietly pushing the boundaries of idol-making.
Artist Santosh Kambli gives finishing touches to the Thailand Cha Raja idol of Lord Ganesh in Mumbai, July 19, 2022.
Film folk celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with gusto over the weekend, and posted pictures on social media.
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Varma is part of India's Asia Cup squad, who begin their campaign against UAE on September 10.
'Earlier, people used to hand money directly to priests after a ritual, and priests would keep it in their own pockets. We completely stopped that practice.'
'Earlier, Ganeshotsav was social. Now it is all about social media.'
Surya would have certainly prayed for India's success at the upcoming Asia Cup, that is scheduled to start next month.
The Kumars, like everyone else in Mumbai, are celebrating Ganesh Utsav with dance, excitement, food and of course, prayer.
Bollywood spent another day celebrating the Ganpati festival, going for darshan as well as visarjan.
Like every year, Bollywood stars welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes with much fanfare.
Film folk are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi and wishing fans at this special time.
Shilpa Shetty skipped Ganpati celebrations at home, as the family is in mourning over a personal loss. But the actor did step out to pray to Mumbai's famous Lalbaugcha Raja.
Bollywood stars welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes with love and fanfare and posted beautiful pictures on social media.
'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.
Bollywood welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes once again on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
One of the most important ways to celebrate the Ganpati festival is to go pandal-hopping and celebrities don't let their fame get in the way.
'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.'
Thousands of devotees thronged Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple for Angaraki Ganesh Chaturthi.
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For Satish Bodas/Rediff, visiting the elaborate Ganpati pandals at Khetwadi, south Mumbai, is an annual event he looks forward to.
