Meet the people who labor into the night to create idols of the God of Auspicious Beginnings.
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.
Lord Ganesha has arrived once again to a rousing welcome, heralding the beginning of the ten-day-long Ganeshotsav.
We bring you snapshots of the many forms of the elephant-headed deity
Four statues of Lord Ganesha, including one depicting the elephant god in the nude, is being removed from an exhibition in the Canadian city of Edmonton after protests.
In Tamil Nadu a steamed, spicy delicacy, looking like a modak, is made for Vinayak Chaturthi.
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The streets of Mumbai spilled with enthusiastic devotes as they welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes.
The idol was made by artist Abaasaheb Shewale and his team.
We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.
Celebs get into the Ganesh Chaturthi spirit.
The first of the series of readers' photos.
Film folk celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi by bringing Lord Ganesha home and making beautiful memories on social media.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Please send us photographs and videos of your Lord Ganesha idol and decorations at home this year.
Whip up these delicious traditional preparations to celebrate the festive season.
With Rs 5.5 crores and counting, Mumbai's favourite Lord Ganesha, Lalbaugcha Raja, has turned richer this year.
The idols of Lord Ganesh, the god of prosperity and wisdom and a slayer of obstacles ('vighna-harta'), will be installed in homes across the state with pomp and gaiety.
They live on the road under a temporary, plastic roof. But, for 11 days, Lord Ganesha finds a home in their abode.
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 welcomed Lord Ganesha in their homes and lives.
'On this day, recollecting all our divine memories, we paid obeisance to our father's beloved deity -- Lord Ganesha -- to bestow on all of us the happiness and joy and to remove all hurdles and obstacles throughout this journey of mortal life.'
Ganesh Puja in Alibag taluka is about simplicity and minimalism. It's about quiet devotion too.
Mumbai has never seen a Ganesh immersion like this!
A Cleanathon was organised following the immersion of Lord Ganesha idols at Mumbai's Juhu beach.
Ganeshotsav 2023: Amruta, Aahana, Kajol Jazz It Up.
After celebrating the Ganpati festival with her family and friends, Shilpa Shetty said goodbye to the Lord with a lot of fanfare.
The Vile Parle police station in north west Mumbai celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with an idol of Lord Ganesha dressed as a police officer!
Shilpa Shetty bid goodbye to Lord Ganesha, and her family joined in wearing colour-coordinated outfits.
Film folk celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with gusto over the weekend, and posted pictures on social media.
After welcoming Lord Ganesha into her home with much fanfare, Shilpa Shetty and her family bid Him goodbye over the weekend.
Most of the artefacts at this museum are reportedly of gold and go as far back as the prehistoric times and come from 11 countries. Besides Shiva, its collection also includes Lord Ganesha from the Indonesian Archipelago.
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.
'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.
A government school principal was arrested in Kota after he allegedly deleted Ganesh Chaturthi greetings posted on the school WhatsApp group, which triggered protests by people of the village, officials said on Sunday.
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As the veil lifts across big and small mandals during Ganeshotsav, pandal-hoppers are expected to throng certain venues, partly owing to their lavish themes or simply their wish-fulfilment quotient.
Master batsman Sachin Tendulkar says Lord Ganesha holds a special place in his heart and he prays to him every day.
This year, the festival is probably extra special for Shilpa, as it coincides with her new movie release, Sukhee.
This Ganeshotsav welcome the elephant God with this easy-to-make recipes.
