News for 'Lord Ganesha'

Ganpati Bappa Morya! The Lord is back

Ganpati Bappa Morya! The Lord is back

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

We bring you a sneak-peak of the action unveiling on the streets of Mumbai

PIX: Shilpa Shetty and family's holy visit to Mangalore

PIX: Shilpa Shetty and family's holy visit to Mangalore

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

A look at the pictures.

What's in a name, Ganesha has 108!

What's in a name, Ganesha has 108!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The god of wisdom and success, Ganesha has 108 names.Each name represents one aspect of the god.

From Zurich to Gangtok: Readers' PIX of Ganesha

From Zurich to Gangtok: Readers' PIX of Ganesha

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

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

PIX: Katrina celebrates Ganpati with Salman

PIX: Katrina celebrates Ganpati with Salman

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

After welcoming Lord Ganesha home, Arpita and Aayush Sharma threw the doors of their home open for their friends and family.

PIX: Bollywood welcomes Ganpati home

PIX: Bollywood welcomes Ganpati home

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Film folk are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi by welcoming Lord Ganesha home.

Lalbaughcha Raja Darshan in 2021!

Lalbaughcha Raja Darshan in 2021!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

This year, Lalbaughcha Raja is back and will give darshan to His devotees from September 10 to September 19.

Why these teachers are holding classes on a boat

Why these teachers are holding classes on a boat

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

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Delhi Ganesh immersion: Toll in drowning goes up to 17

Delhi Ganesh immersion: Toll in drowning goes up to 17

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Nine more bodies were recovered from the Yamuna river on Thursday, taking the death toll to 17, during the immersion of statutes of Lord Ganesha on Wednesday.

Ganesh fest begins; devotees open heart to welcome God

Ganesh fest begins; devotees open heart to welcome God

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

As the festival began on Monday morning, idols of different shapes and sizes of the elephant-headed God, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and considered as a symbol of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune, were installed at the sarvanjik (community) mandals and at homes by devotees.

Farewell to Bappa!

Farewell to Bappa!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Lakhs of devotees came out in processions to immerse the Ganesha idols on the last day of the festival.

Grandest Ganpatis in Mumbai: Sweet, shiny and spectacular

Grandest Ganpatis in Mumbai: Sweet, shiny and spectacular

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Mumbai is immersed in a festive fervour as its most favourite deity -- Lord Ganesha -- is back. The celebrations are as big as ever, undeterred by the slipping rupee or the economic slowdown in hope that the 'sukhakarta-dukhaharta' will take care of it all. Rediff.com takes a look at some of the grandest Ganpati statues in Mumbai.

No garlands, coconuts at Siddhivinayak: cops

No garlands, coconuts at Siddhivinayak: cops

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

This is a precautionary measure for the safety of the temple

Tell us your favourite Ganeshotsav memories

Tell us your favourite Ganeshotsav memories

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

Tell us your favourite Ganeshotsav memories

IN PICS: How rural Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal

IN PICS: How rural Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

A Ganesh Nadar takes us on a trip to his hometown, Panickanadarkudieruppu, to reveal how rural Tamil Nadu celebrates the harvest festival.

7 wonders: Mumbai's most popular Ganeshas

7 wonders: Mumbai's most popular Ganeshas

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The 10-day extravaganza is on in Mumbai as it hosts its most favourite deity. Rediff.com takes a look at the city's rich and famous Ganpati mandals.

Covid curbs on Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, Delhi

Covid curbs on Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, Delhi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

For bringing the idols of the deity and during their immersion, there will not be more than 10 people in the processions of public mandals and not more than five for the household Ganpatis, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in the guidelines issued on Tuesday.

'Spread love' this Ganpati

'Spread love' this Ganpati

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

From welcoming Lord Ganesha home to visiting friends, it's a busy time for Bollywood's stars.

Bollywood's Ganpati celebrations

Bollywood's Ganpati celebrations

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Here's what your favourite stars are tweeting.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.

Celebrations begin as devotees bring Ganpati home

Celebrations begin as devotees bring Ganpati home

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

The mood was full of gaiety and devotion, with chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' reverberating across Maharashtra.

Urvashi Rautela, Madhuri share Ganpati pictures

Urvashi Rautela, Madhuri share Ganpati pictures

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Take a look at their beautiful Ganpati pictures.

Maha: 2-wheelers banned on final immersion day

Maha: 2-wheelers banned on final immersion day

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

In a first, the Maharashtra government has announced a ban on two wheelers on Ananth Chaturthi, the day the city will bid adieu to Lord Ganesha. The ban will be enforced on Sunday only on immersion routes across the state.

Bidding adieu to Mumbai's most famous Ganesh

Bidding adieu to Mumbai's most famous Ganesh

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

The Navy and Coast Guard are rendering necessary assistance at the beaches to ensure that the celebrations pass off smoothly.

Indian Idol finds his real idol

Indian Idol finds his real idol

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

Amey Date's a staunch Ganpati devotee.

4 money lessons from Lord Ganesh

4 money lessons from Lord Ganesh

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

While you are busy making modaks and cleaning the house to welcome Ganesh, here's what you can learn from the Lord of Wisdom about money, says Rajiv Raj

Send us your Ganesha pics

Send us your Ganesha pics

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

Do you have a photograph of special Ganpati? Feature him on rediff.com

Maha: Curfew relaxed in riot-hit Miraj, Sangli

Maha: Curfew relaxed in riot-hit Miraj, Sangli

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

The situation was slowly returning to normal after an all party meeting held in Mumbai on Tuesday at which a peace formula was worked out, official sources said.

Ganpati Bappa Morya!

Ganpati Bappa Morya!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Lakhs of devotees in Mumbai bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on Thursday by immersing the idols at various places amidst chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya'.

How are star kids celebrating Ganpati?

How are star kids celebrating Ganpati?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Film folk post pix of how their children are enjoying the Ganpati festival.

UK daily flayed for calling Ganeshotsav 'gay fest'

UK daily flayed for calling Ganeshotsav 'gay fest'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

The Maharashtra Navnirman Vidhyarthi Sena, the student wing of Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, on Wednesday condemned a United Kingdom newspaper which had reportedly referred to Ganesh festival as 'a festival of gays.'

Devotees throng to Mumbai's most famous Ganesha

Devotees throng to Mumbai's most famous Ganesha

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

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.

Lakshmi-Ganesh On Rupee: Who Decides?

Lakshmi-Ganesh On Rupee: Who Decides?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Any currency design change must be approved by the RBI central board and the central government.

Mumbaicha Raja and a sea of devotees

Mumbaicha Raja and a sea of devotees

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

We bring you glimpses from one of Mumbai's oldest pandals, Mumbaicha Raja.

Ganeshotsav: Meet 6 avatars of Ganpati

Ganeshotsav: Meet 6 avatars of Ganpati

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

One of the biggest festivals in the country, Ganeshotsav attracts visitors from across the country to see the offerings of some of the most creative and famous Ganesh pandals.

Akshay Kumar's magic potato!

Akshay Kumar's magic potato!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Reader Narayan Balakrishnan shares with us a blooper that he spotted in Chandni Chowk to China.

The elephants of Guruvayoor

The elephants of Guruvayoor

Rediff.com31 Jul 2003

Pic: Ganeshotsav in the time of terror attacks

Pic: Ganeshotsav in the time of terror attacks

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

As Mumbai gears up to welcome its beloved Lord Ganesha once again, the Balgopal Sarvajanik Sevamandal at Sewree has decided to adopt an unusual theme for this year's Ganeshotsav. The Sarvajanik Sevamandal has used the theme of the terror attacks, which rocked Mumbai in November last year, to decorate its pandal. Replicas of Hotel Taj, Hotel Trident, photographs of the slain top cops of Mumbai and the slain personnel of the National Security Guard can be seen inside the pandal

Court team at Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi for survey, security beefed up

Court team at Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi for survey, security beefed up

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Before the arrival of the court commissioner and his team here, a large crowd of devotees had gathered for Friday prayers.