News for 'Lord Ganesha'

Surat rioting: 23 accused sent to police custody; 4 remanded in jail

Surat rioting: 23 accused sent to police custody; 4 remanded in jail

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The police produced the 27 accused in the court and submitted an application, seeking their 14-day remand to carry out investigation to find out whether rioting was part of a pre-planned conspiracy.

Recipe: Jayanti's Rice Laddoos

Recipe: Jayanti's Rice Laddoos

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The sweet taste of a laddoo is believed to attract prosperity and abundance.

When Ambani, Shinde Performed Ganesh Aarti

When Ambani, Shinde Performed Ganesh Aarti

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

Shinde: Maharashtra elections likely to be held in November

Shinde: Maharashtra elections likely to be held in November

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said the state assembly polls are expected to be held in the second week of November and seat-sharing among the ruling allies would be finalised in the next 8 to 10 days.

'We can go hungry, but bringing Ganesha home is mandatory'

'We can go hungry, but bringing Ganesha home is mandatory'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

They live on the road under a temporary, plastic roof. But, for 11 days, Lord Ganesha finds a home in their abode.

Watch: Shilpa dances during Ganpati visarjan

Watch: Shilpa dances during Ganpati visarjan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Shilpa Shetty bid goodbye to Lord Ganesha, and her family joined in wearing colour-coordinated outfits.

PHOTOS: Lord Shiva at Hungary's gold museum

PHOTOS: Lord Shiva at Hungary's gold museum

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

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.

Goodbye Ganesha... it's not easy to let You go

Goodbye Ganesha... it's not easy to let You go

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

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.

Guess who dropped by to seek Bappa's blessings at Sachin Tendulkar's...

Guess who dropped by to seek Bappa's blessings at Sachin Tendulkar's...

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Master batsman Sachin Tendulkar says Lord Ganesha holds a special place in his heart and he prays to him every day.

68 kg gold, 435 kg silver on this Lord Ganesha idol

68 kg gold, 435 kg silver on this Lord Ganesha idol

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

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.

PIX: Sanjay Dutt bids goodbye to Ganpati

PIX: Sanjay Dutt bids goodbye to Ganpati

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

After a grand welcome, Sanjay Dutt bid farewell to Lord Ganesha on Saturday.

Recipe: Cook up these Ganesha festival treats

Recipe: Cook up these Ganesha festival treats

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

This Ganeshotsav welcome the elephant God with this easy-to-make recipes.

PHOTOS: Sachin Tendulkar offers prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja

PHOTOS: Sachin Tendulkar offers prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

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.

Celebrating History: Mumbai's First Sarvajanik Bappa

Celebrating History: Mumbai's First Sarvajanik Bappa

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Mumbai's historic tryst with the Lord of Wisdom began at the Keshavji Naik Chawl in 1893.

South African Hindus outraged by Ganesha cartoon on BCCI-CSA tussle

South African Hindus outraged by Ganesha cartoon on BCCI-CSA tussle

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

A cartoon of Lord Ganesha depicting the tussle between the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Cricket South Africa has outraged South Africa's Hindu community, which termed it a denigration of their faith.

From Karnataka to Chhattisgarh: Readers' PIX of Ganpati

From Karnataka to Chhattisgarh: Readers' PIX of Ganpati

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

Bhusawal to Germany: Bappa Blesses All!

Bhusawal to Germany: Bappa Blesses All!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

Deepika visits SiddhiVinayak temple

Deepika visits SiddhiVinayak temple

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Deepika seeks Lord Ganesha's blessings for Padmaavat.

Bappa Morya! 10 facts about Ganesh Chaturthi

Bappa Morya! 10 facts about Ganesh Chaturthi

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

The longest immersion process is that of Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja which lasts for 24 hours.

Ganpati Bappa Morya, says Bollywood!

Ganpati Bappa Morya, says Bollywood!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Bollywood stars celebrate the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi at their homes with their loved ones.

Kareena and Jeh with their Bappa!

Kareena and Jeh with their Bappa!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Randhir Kapoor's family joined him to celebrate the Ganpati festival.

Namami Gange And India's Can-Do Spirit

Namami Gange And India's Can-Do Spirit

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

PHOTOS: India celebrates Ganesh festival amid pandemic

PHOTOS: India celebrates Ganesh festival amid pandemic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The 10-day Ganesh festival began on Saturday under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, with devotees restricting celebrations to their homes and using online platforms to get 'darshan' of the Lord at temples, amid strict COVID-19 restrictions imposed by governments.

PIX: Ranbir-Rishi say goodbye to Ganpati

PIX: Ranbir-Rishi say goodbye to Ganpati

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Mumbai can't get enough of Ranbir walking on its streets.

Ganpati@Home: From Chinchpokli to Chandigarh

Ganpati@Home: From Chinchpokli to Chandigarh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Rediff readers share photos of their beloved Ganpati.

PIX: Tendulkar celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with family

PIX: Tendulkar celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with family

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with his family, at his residence in Mumbai, on Saturday.

PIX: Mallika Sherawat, Ajay Devgn, Rishi Kapoor visit Ganpati pandals

PIX: Mallika Sherawat, Ajay Devgn, Rishi Kapoor visit Ganpati pandals

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Bollywood's festive fervour, in full swing!

Recipe: Jayanti's Gulab Paneer Laddoos

Recipe: Jayanti's Gulab Paneer Laddoos

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Ingredients like paneer, nuts, gulkand and coconut powder ensure these laddoos are a yum treat.

Readers' Ganpati Pix: From Mumbai to Jodhpur

Readers' Ganpati Pix: From Mumbai to Jodhpur

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Share your joys, celebrations and your most cherished Ganpati moment with us.

Pix: Ganpati Bappa Morya!

Pix: Ganpati Bappa Morya!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the Ganesh Utsav festival.

PHOTOS: Ganpati Bappa morya, see you next year, chants Mumbai

PHOTOS: Ganpati Bappa morya, see you next year, chants Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Rediff.com captures the spirit on the final day of the Ganesha festival in Mumbai.

PIX: Aishwarya visits Lalbaugcha Raja

PIX: Aishwarya visits Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Take a look at the pictures.

Amit Shah offers prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja

Amit Shah offers prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Wishing countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Union Minister Amit Shah had also tweeted saying, "Heartiest good wishes to all the countrymen on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi."

Can govt put images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh on rupee notes?

Can govt put images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh on rupee notes?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

It is only after the government's nod that a particular design change come into effect.

Deepika, Ranveer at the Siddhivinayak temple

Deepika, Ranveer at the Siddhivinayak temple

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Deepika-Ranveer seek Lord Ganesha's blessings!

Goodbye Bappa, Says Bollywood

Goodbye Bappa, Says Bollywood

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

After welcoming Lord Ganesha into their homes with much fanfare, it was time for the stars to bid Him farewell.

IPL stars worship Ganpati Bappa

IPL stars worship Ganpati Bappa

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

As India celebrates Ganeshotsav, the festival of Lord Ganesha, IPL cricketers worshipped the God of New Beginnings.

Take a look at Yuvraj and Tendulkar's Ganpati Bappa!

Take a look at Yuvraj and Tendulkar's Ganpati Bappa!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was one of the first celebrities to wish his followers on social media.

PIX: Malaika celebrates with Salman, Arbaaz

PIX: Malaika celebrates with Salman, Arbaaz

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

One happy family here!

Shilpa Shetty brings Ganpati home

Shilpa Shetty brings Ganpati home

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Like the rest of us, Shilpa Shetty is all set to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, which begins on Saturday.