The Kambli family has been crafting the idol for Mumbai's most famous Ganesha pandal, Lalbaugcha Raja, since 1935.
With Ganesh Chaturthi here, we take a look at what awaits the devotees at Mumbai's oldest Ganpati pandals.
Ganpati celebrations are on in full swing!
For the residents of Navjivan Society, central Mumbai, the Ganpati festival gets everyone, regardless of religion, out of the privacy of their drawing rooms, for a community celebration, wearing their best clothes and best smiles.
Rediff readers tell us how they celebrated the festival amidst the pandemic.
Looking at pictures from the celebrations.
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. We bring you the richest, biggest and famous Ganesh pandals from Mumbai. Photographs by Uttam Ghosh
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Standing tall at 18 feet, Mumbai's most famous Ganpati -- the Lalbaugcha Raja is here.
We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav.
The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 4,43,928 with 431 daily fatalities being recorded, according to data updated by the ministry at 8 am.
Rediff.com captures the spirit on the final day of the Ganesha festival in Mumbai.
Bollywood's festive fervour, in full swing!
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God of Cricket Sachin Tendulkar offered prayers at the famous Lalbaugcha Raja on Tuesday with his wife Anjali and son Arjun. Thousands of devotees were elated to see their favourite cricketer. Tendulkar has been vocal about his devotion for Lord Ganesha. Whenever in the city, he is a regular worshipper of 'Ganpatti Bappa' and visited the temple frequently.
After 10 days of joy and celebrations, amidst much security Mumbaikars said goodbye to its favourite Lord Ganesha.
Master batsman Sachin Tendulkar says Lord Ganesha holds a special place in his heart and he prays to him every day.
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'Today, when I look back, our journey together ajooba lagta hai.'
The 10-day extravaganza is on in Mumbai as it hosts its most favourite deity. Rediff.com takes a look at the city's rich and famous Ganpati mandals.
Here are a few Ganesh pandals modelled after Chandrayaan-2.
'She had shown some signs of improvement, but then she went into multi-organ failure.'
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.
he spike in the cases has left the BMC officials worried ahead of the festive season beginning on September 10 with the 'Ganesh Chaturthi'.
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Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav.
The government had issued standard operating procedures for devotees and officials managing places of worship to ensure strict implement of coronavirus-related protocols and curb spread of the infection.
Mumbai visarjans take place with military precision. Thousands and thousands of Ganpatis are immersed across 11 days with hardly an incident. And minimum traffic disruption given the scale of the festival. Meet the the folks who ensure visarjans happen smoothly and efficiently.
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The apex court said that no permission for prayers would be given for any other temple in Mumbai.
After 11 days, Mumbai is bidding adieu to its favourite deity -- Ganpati Bappa. Here's a look at the celebrations.
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The edible Ganesha created by 20 chefs will be immersed in milk and distributed as milkshake to underprivileged children.
Local residents, who were watching the operation with baited breath, cheered with joy after the boy was rescued.
'At the end of the day, we are all humans.'
