Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations

Telangana to close schools, colleges tomorrow for Ganesh idol immersion

The state has declared a holiday for tomorrow, Sept 25, 2026, for government offices, schools and colleges around the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad

Over 61,600 Lord Ganesh idols immersed in Mumbai after one-and-half days

Amid chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya', more than 61,600 idols of Lord Ganesh were immersed in different water bodies in Mumbai after one-and-a-half days of festivities, civic officials said on Wednesday. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials said that a total of 61,640 idols were immersed till 6 am on Wednesday. A civic official said that of the total, 301 idols belonged to the Sarvajanik (public) Ganapati mandals and 61,247 were household ones. As many as 92 Hartalika (Goddess Parvati) idols were also immersed during the period, taking the total number of immersions to 61,640. No untoward incident was reported during the immersion process, the official said. The civic body had made arrangements at immersion sites, including artificial ponds, across the metropolis for devotees. According to different traditions, idols of Lord Ganesh are immersed after one-and-a-half days, and on the fifth, seventh and the last day of the festival. The 12-day festival will culminate o

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt and more celebs at Ambanis

Some of Bollywood's biggest personalities attended the Ambanis' Ganesh Chaturthi party on Monday at their Mumbai home, Antilia, in festive attire, making it a star-studded event

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Best AI prompts to create festive Ganpati image

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is around, and if you want to give your photos a festive makeover, with AI chatgpt prompt, a boring picture can turn into a vibrant Ganpati celebration within seconds

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Are banks open today? Check Sept 14 state-wise list

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Monday, September 14. Banks will remain closed in eight states, while branches in other parts of the country will operate normally

Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE closed today for Ganesh Chaturthi

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE will have no trading or settlement in stocks, derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLB) segments on Monday.

Stock market holiday: Are BSE, NSE closed on Sept 14 for Ganesh Chaturthi?

The National Stock Exchange and the BSE will have no trading or settlement in stocks, derivatives, securities lending and borrowing segments on Monday.

Ganpati pandals step up insurance cover as festival risks mount

Oriental Insurance has covered around 100 Ganpati pandals this year, up from 20-30 last year, as organisers seek protection against calamities and accidents

Maratha quota stir enters day 2: Hunger strike, traffic snarls, and more

Maratha quota protest: Thousands joined the protest at Azad Maidan despite police limits; hunger strike, traffic chaos, and rain tested Mumbai's civic infrastructure

What Lord Ganesha teaches us about SIPs, diversification, wealth building

From SIPs to diversification, here are 5 money lessons inspired by Ganesha's wisdom.

Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Wednesday, August 27?

As per the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) regional holiday calendar, banks will be closed in certain regions of India on Wednesday, August 27 in observance of the first day of Ganesh Chaturthi

PM Modi extends Ganesh Chaturthi greetings, prays for well-being of all

Vinayak Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chavithi, is a festival that marks the worship of Lord Ganesha as the god of new beginnings and remover of obstacles

Stock Market Holiday: Are NSE, BSE closed today for Ganesh Chaturthi 2025?

Stock Market Holiday: Indian equity markets will remain closed for trading today on account of Ganesh Chaturthi

Stock market holiday: Are BSE, NSE closed on Aug 27 for Ganesh Chaturthi?

Stock market holiday: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE will have no trading or settlement in stocks, derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLB) segments on Wednesday, August 27

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: When is Ganpati and will schools be closed?

This year, Ganesh Chaturthi will fall on August 27. It is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha. It will likely be a school holiday for students in many states

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Why the festival celebrated for 10 days? Know more

In 2025, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated from August 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM and ganesh visarjan will be on September 6, 2025. The secret lies in the importance of these 10 days in Hindu mythology

Bank holidays in India 2025: Are banks open or closed today on Aug 25?

Bank Holiday: For Tirubhav Tithi, banks in Assam will close on August 25,2025, but banks in the rest of India will stay open. Ganesh Chaturthi is a follow-up holiday on August 27. Read on to know more

Indian Railways announces record 380 Ganpati Special trains in 2025

The detailed schedule of special trains is available on the IRCTC website, RailOne app, and computerised PRS

Indian Railways to operate 392 special train trips for Ganesh Chaturthi

The service will run from August 21 to September 10, the Railways said in a post on X

Mumbai's richest Ganesh Mandal secures record ₹474 crore insurance cover

GSB Seva Mandal has taken ₹474.4 crore insurance cover, with ₹375 crore allocated to personal accident protection for volunteers and ₹67 crore for gold and silver ornaments