A day before the release of Brahmastra, Ranbir Kapoor and his BFF Ayan Mukerji -- who has directed the film -- took blessings from Lalbaugcha Raja.
Devotees bid a grand farewell to their beloved Lord Ganesh as the immersion of idols began across Maharashtra on Thursday, marking the end of the 10-day-long mega festival.
'An even bigger salute to all the rescue workers and all the agencies that worked tirelessly to rescue our 41 workers trapped in the Utarkashi Silkyara tunnel. Jai Hind!''
The streets of Mumbai spilled with enthusiastic devotes as they welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes.
Covid restrictions notwithstanding, the city's creative spirit reflects in the pandal created by the Bandra West Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandal.
Rediff.com captures the spirit on the final day of the Ganesha festival in Mumbai.
Paloma Sharma/Rediff.com sets out to discover a group of murti makers in Mumbai for who life comes to a halt with visarjan.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was one of the first celebrities to wish his followers on social media.
After 10 days of joy and celebrations, amidst much security Mumbaikars said goodbye to its favourite Lord Ganesha.
After welcoming Him into their home, it was time for Arpita Khan and Aayush Sharma to say farewell to Bappa.
The idol was first installed in Andheri, north west Mumbai, in 1996.
Dip your toes in traditional styles as you go pandal hopping.
Lakhs of devotees came out in processions to immerse the Ganesha idols on the last day of the festival.
'In fact, he asked about his passport and ticket when he was in the hospital for his visit to LA.'
Rediff readers shared these colourful pictures of Ganesha celebrations in their cities.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Bappi Lahiri, who enthralled Hindi cinema lovers with his remarkable music in the 1980s and 1990s, was cremated at Mumbai's Pawan Hans crematorium in the presence of family, friends and fans on February 17.
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'It's time we stop thinking only about ourselves.' 'Whether it is love or wealth, give generously.'
People from all over Maharashtra come to watch the Shivgarjana dhol-tasha band in action. Paloma Sharma/Rediff.com find out why.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
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These are the first arrests made by the CBI since it took over the probe into the March 21 killings in Bogtui village following the Calcutta high court's order.
'Untouched by modern interpretation of Ganapati, in the Konkan, the earth looks washed clean and ready for Bappa's arrival with greenery and flowing rivers.'
Bollywood's adorable star kids celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with their famous parents and make lovely pictures.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
After welcoming Lord Ganesha into her home with much fanfare, Shilpa Shetty and her family bid Him goodbye over the weekend.
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Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Film folk are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi and wishing fans at this special time.
The festival culminates on the day of Anant Chaturdashi, when the idols of Lord Ganesh are taken to nearby water bodies and immersed.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Singer-composer Bappi Lahiri, who popularised disco music in India in the 1980s and 1990s, has died following multiple health issues. He was 69.
While film folk paid tribute to the Disco King on social media, a few visited his residence.
'Asha atya remains down-to-earth and frank.' 'If she likes something, she will tell you to your face.' 'Ditto, if she doesn't.' 'She is full of life and energy, I have never seen her brood.'
Hours before Bappi Lahiri's funeral at Mumbai's Pawan Hans crematorium, film folk arrived at his home to pay their last respects.
Bollywood is going through tough times as two beloved performers are unwell.
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