In a quiet and spiritual ceremony ahead of their wedding celebrations, Arjun Tendulkar visited Jamnagar with his fiance Saaniya Chandok to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Seva Teerth complex, which will house the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the National Security Council Secretariat, and the Cabinet Secretariat, marking a shift towards modernizing India's administrative governance.
Who better than the God of New Beginnings to bless the start of a New Year?
Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.
Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals, is dedicated to Lord Ganesha revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and new beginnings.
Some more glimpses of Lord Ganesha as The God Of New Beginnings arrives in different localities of Mumbai.
A special quiz to mark the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
The Deepa Thoon controversy, if not allowed to die a natural death, could take the election focus away from the anti-incumbency impacting the DMK and into the secular space. Stalin would love to have it that way, all over again, after the three past elections, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
'As the sweet fragrance of modak fills the air, we fold our hands and bow down to the God of wisdom.'
Hundreds of devotees on Tuesday converged at the famous 'Lalbaug Ka Raja', to have a glimpse of the huge 23-feet tall idol of Lord Ganapati.
India is busy celebrating the Ganpati festival, and Bollywood shows some of its best moments on social media.
As Lord Ganesha comes home this year, we take a look at how children welcomed him.
Offended by the depiction of Hindu god Ganesha on a bottle of beer in the US, an Indian-American law student is suing the beer company for 'hurting the sentiments of Hindus worldwide'.
Several drownings and missing persons reported across Maharashtra during the immersion of Ganesh idols following the Ganesh festival.
The 10-day Ganesh festival has begun in Maharashtra, with devotees welcoming Lord Ganesha into their homes and public pandals. The state government has declared the celebrations a state festival for the first time.
Ganesh Chaturthi is on September 7, but the God Of New Beginnings has already made his glorious presence in Mumbai.
Two prominent organisations, the Hindu Yuva Sene and the Keshav Smriti Samvardhana Samithi, have a pivotal role in shaping Mangaluru's Ganesh Utsav celebrations.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Ganesh Utsav, Maharashtra's celebration of the God of New Beginnings, begins on Ganesh Chaturthi, Wednesday, August 31, 2022, and will be celebrated for 10 days, until Anant Chaturthi, Friday, September 2022, the day of visarjan (immersion).
The festival culminates on the day of Anant Chaturdashi, when the idols of Lord Ganesh are taken to nearby water bodies and immersed.
According to Hindu scriptures, Ganga Dussehra marks the day the holy river Ganga descended to Earth from Lord Shiva's locks, moved by King Bhagirath's penance. The day is considered highly auspicious and symbolises virtue, penance, and the collective well-being of humanity.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Welcome the God of wealth, prosperity, wisdom and knowledge with his favourite food -- sweets!
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav with friends and family.
Deep Malhota lists the lessons you can learn from the God of Auspicious Beginnings.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav.
Uttam Ghosh depicts the stories related to the life of the god of power and wisdom.
If Kolkata has its Durga Puja, Mumbai has its Ganesha festival. Aditi Bose lists out her favourite Ganesha idols in the city.
Ganesh Puja in Alibag taluka is about simplicity and minimalism. It's about quiet devotion too.
Here's what the elephant-headed Lord teaches us about money
As India bids adieu to Lord Ganesha on the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi, film folk rush to the pandals for one last visit.
Indian mythological figures and gods are being designed in porcelain, brass and crystal by leading international brands.
They live on the road under a temporary, plastic roof. But, for 11 days, Lord Ganesha finds a home in their abode.
If India does not want to shed jobs in labour-intensive industries, it must have a competitive exchange rate.
This Ganesh Chaturthi, pledge to do these things do if you really want to please Lord Ganesha
The Baazigar actress will keep the idol of Lord Ganesha at her home for five days.
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