'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.
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Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
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Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Here are some glimpses of the thousands of devotees who have lined the roads though which Lalbaugcha Raja, one of Mumbai's most famed Ganeshas, is being taken for immersion at Girgaon, Chowpatty, in south Mumbai.
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Bollywood welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes once again on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Rediff readers tell us how they celebrated the festival.
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Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav with friends and family.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
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Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
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Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
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