With around 90,000 small and big Ganesh idols expected to be immersed at 84 spots in the city Saturday, the last day of the 10-day festival, Mumbai is gearing up to bid adieu to the popular elephant-headed god.
September 28 2012, 11:53 pm
Read MoreThe committee that oversees Ganeshotsav festival has decided that all gigantic idols of Lord Ganesh will be of a maximum height of 15 feet.
April 23 2012, 6:03 pm
Read MoreGoa`s BJP-led coalition government is pitching for idols made of papier mache that can be devoured by fish once they are immersed and can help in reducing the massive water pollution that takes place at that time.
August 1 2012, 2:16 pm
Read MoreA history-sheeter was Tuesday arrested for allegedly stealing a service revolver of a lady police officer while she was on duty at suburban Juhu beach during the Ganesh idols immersion last year, police said.
March 12 2013, 8:35 pm
Read MoreThe Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) plans to introduce a mechanised system for the immersion of big-sized Ganesh idols next year.
September 13 2011, 1:05 pm
Read MoreThe elephant-headed Lord Ganesha holds special significance for Hindus especially in Maharashtra. The Ashtavinayak Yatra or pilgrimage to eight Ganesha temples in Maharashtra is considered very important. Religious rules govern the way the pilgrimage has to be undertaken. The yatra
May 3 2013, 3:48 pm
Read MoreAmidst chants of Ganpati Bappa Morya, people across India will bid adieu to Lord Ganesh idols.
September 29 2012, 4:21 pm
Read MoreProhibitory orders were clamped after members of two communities clashed and indulged in arson over alleged vandalisation of a Ganesh idol in the town.
September 19 2012, 10:17 pm
Read MoreTwo persons have been arrested in connection with the late last night incident, police said.
September 18 2012, 3:19 pm
Read MoreVinayaka Chavithi was celebrated with devotion and gaiety across Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday.
September 19 2012, 7:02 pm
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