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10-day Ganeshotsav begins in Maharashtra

The 10-day Ganesh festival began in Mumbai, Pune and other parts of Maharashtra on Wednesday, with people enthusiastically welcoming their favourite elephant-headed god into their homes, housing......

Maha govt declares Ganeshotsav as state festival, to 'bear expenses'

The over-a-century-old 'Sarvajanik Ganehotsav' was on Thursday officially declared as the ‘State Festival of Maharashtra', with the government asserting that it was committed to preserving and......

Mumbai Ganesh mandals urged to keep festival apolitical, promote culture

A coordination body of Ganesh mandals in Mumbai has appealed to them to keep the Ganpati festival apolitical, specially in view of the upcoming city civic body polls, and promote Marathi language......

PIX: First look of Lalbaugcha Raja unveiled

The first look of Mumbai's famous Lalbaugcha Raja was unveiled on Sunday evening, days ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Crafted with unmatched artistry, Lalbaugcha Raja isn't merely an......

After long delay, Lalbaugcha Raja idol immersed in Mumbai past 9 pm

Mumbai's iconic Lalbaugcha Raja idol was immersed in the Arabian Sea at around 9:15pm on Sunday, more than 12 hours after it arrived at Girgaon Chowpatty, the designated immersion point in the......

Record Rs 474 Cr Insurance Cover For Ganesh Mandal

Of the Rs 474.4 crore insurance cover, the largest component -- Rs 375 crore -- has been allocated towards personal accident cover for volunteers. IMAGE: A view of the Ganesha idol decorated with......

2nd year running, brands take a backseat for Ganeshotsav amid curbs

With a cap on the size of idols, ban on processions and restrictions on devotees visiting pandals, celebrations are toned down for the second year in a row. IMAGE: A priest wearing a protective......

How Aishwarya-Salman Celebrated Ganpati

Bollywood spent another day celebrating the Ganpati festival, going for darshan as well as visarjan. Photograph: ANI Photo Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya offered prayers at the GSB......

At Ekta Kapoor's Ganeshotsav

It has been a low-key Ganpati this year due to the pandemic. Still, a few stars met up with their friends on the occasion, wearing their festive outfits. Ekta Kapoor invited close friends over for......

Dabba Cartel Review: High Five!

Dabba Cartel’s reluctant black comedy in the body of a crime thriller starts out interestingly enough to accomplish its Narcos: Thane aspirations, notes Sukanya Verma.......

Hrithik Roshan's Top 25 Songs

A singer. A soldier. A superhero. A maths teacher. A Mughal emperor. A conman. A workaholic. A quadriplegic. An actor. An avenger. From saviour of aliens to Shah Rukh Khan in a mask, Hrithik......

The Raj & DK Line-Up You Cannot Miss

IMAGE: Raj and DK with Samantha, who stars in Citadel: Honey Bunny. Photograph: Kind courtesy Raj And DK/Instagram It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship when two brainy boys met at an......

Tendulkar, Family Worship Lalbaugcha Raja

Photographs and Video: ANI Sachin Tendulkar is an ardent Lord Ganesha devotee. The legendary cricketer makes it a point to visit the renowned Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai every year. On Thursday,......

SEE: Sachin Tendulkar's Ganesh Chaturthi Ritual

Photograph and video: Kind courtesy Sachin Tendulkar/X On Saturday, millions of devotees across the nation enthusiastically welcomed Lord Ganesha, ushering in the 10-day celebration of......

IPL stars worship Ganpati Bappa

As India celebrates Ganeshotsav, the festival of Lord Ganesha, Indian Premier League players prayed as well. 'Ganpati Bappa... Morya!' is undoubtedly the favourite chant at the Wankhede stadium in......