It is not much of an issue just now, but it could become one if the idea of caste census captures socio-political imagination, going beyond electoral tags and identities, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
This year, Lalbaughcha Raja is back and will give darshan to His devotees from September 10 to September 19.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
But she added that her government will be open to erecting memorials to honour leaders from 'other communities' and keep their religious sentiments in mind.
A sneak peek into how residents of the Keshavji Naik Chawl in Girgaum, Mumbai, welcome Lord Ganesha.
The Hindu side had claimed in the lower court that a Shivling was found during the videographic survey.
A look at television celebs and their Ganpati idols!
Rawat through his tweets on Wednesday had expressed anguish at the factionalism in the state unit and noted that thought has been crossing his mind that "it is time to rest".
Against the backdrop of Kerala's appetite for commonsense, it was assumed that this controversy would pass. Respect for rationalism and scientific outlook is strong in the state despite political forces gnawing at it for their own goals, observes Shyam G Menon.
Rediff readers share photos of their beloved Ganpati.
The civic authorities have moved to clear roads which have become slushy and strewn with garbage, and are also gearing up to tackle rush of patients in municipal hospitals.
The advert, on the occasion of the 'Ganesh Chaturthi' festival, included the imagery of Lord Ganesha with the text, 'Would you worship a donkey or an elephant? The choice is yours.'
The Ganpati festival began on September 5!
The festival will begin on Sunday and would continue for 10 days.
Try not to go aww while watching these photos.
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Vikki Khanna and his family allow us to share the joys and the sorrow of these beautiful last moments, as they prepare to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha.
Film folk are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi by welcoming Lord Ganesha home.
After arriving in Kedarnath, Modi watched a brief documentary detailing the reconstruction work carried out at the Himalayan temple after the devastating deluge of 2013 and then entered the sanctum sanctorum of the shrine.
'Today, our vast green pastures where local herders used to take their cattle to graze have been taken over by the Chinese.' 'The people in the Galwan Valley have lost their lands where their cattle used to graze.'
The ten-day-long Ganesh Chaturthi culminated on Sunday as thousands of devotees immersed idols of the elephant-headed deity.
As the Ganeshotsav festivities come to a close on Monday, the city of Hyderabad is also preparing to bid adieu to the country's tallest Lord Ganesha idol.
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.
Meet the people who labor into the night to create idols of the God of Auspicious Beginnings.
Take a look at their beautiful Ganpati pictures.
Whip up these delicious traditional preparations to celebrate the festive season.
What happens when fans of Game of Thrones decide to bring a Ganpati home?
Made by hand, these steamed modaks are filled with jaggery and coconut.
Rediff.com captures the spirit on the final day of the Ganesha festival in Mumbai.
'BJP is cutting him down to size as he is trying to emerge a Hindutva national hero.'
A look at the visarjan pictures.
We have asked our readers to send us their images of Lord Ganesha. Here are some stunning images sent by our readers.
'They must withdraw the word "miracle" from the sainthood of Mother Teresa.'
The inaugural Sangamam turned out to be a political Hindutva function than a gathering on the Hindu religion, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
Here's what the actress and other celebs were upto.
We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.
Will Thirunchendur once again elect a representative of the party that will eventually rule Tamil Nadu? A Ganesh Nadar tries to find out if the temple town will retain its winning streak this time
