Ganpati

Mumbai bids grand farewell to Ganpati; 21K idols immersed against all odds

Rains and a bomb threat failed to dampen the spirit of devotees of Lord Ganesh in Mumbai as they gathered in large numbers to bid adieu to their beloved deity amid the beating of 'dhol-tasha' and clouds of 'gulal' rising in the air as the 10-day Ganpati festival drew to a close on Saturday. Till 3 pm, more than 2,100 Ganpati idols were immersed in various water bodies in Mumbai, officials said. Scores of people were seen sitting on road dividers, terraces of buildings, balconies, trees, and poles to catch a glimpse of the grand finale as the idols made their way to the city's beaches and other water bodies amid chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya, pudhachya varshi lavkar ya' - a fervent wish for the god's early return next year. Earlier in the day, 'rangolis' were drawn on roads, even as parts of the city witnessed light to moderate showers since morning. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), 2,198 Ganapati idols, including 59 of 'Sarvajanik mandals' (local communit

Ganesh Visarjan 2025: From Salman to Govinda, celebs bid farewell to Bappa

The 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival began on August 27, 2025, and Bollywood along with TV stars have already started bidding adieu to Lord Ganesha with grand Visarjan ceremonies

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

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

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

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Unique Ganpati celebrations across the country

Indian communities worldwide come together to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. The festival has developed well beyond its origins, from Bollywood to a feeling of nostalgia among foreigners

Konkan Railway may run Ro-Ro train service to transport cars, says official

The Konkan Railway will explore the possibility of running a special roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) train service for transporting cars during the upcoming Ganapti festival, if there is sufficient public demand, a top official said. It will be possible to operate such a service if there are at least 40 cars to be transported at a time, Konkan Railway Corporation Limited's Chairman and Managing Director Santosh Kumar Jha told reporters at the KRCL headquarters at Belapur in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday. Asked why the KR does not transport passenger cars by its pioneering Ro-Ro services during the Ganpati festival, Jha said they will have to make changes for ferrying cars on wagons. The Konkan Railway's Ro-Ro service, which allows vehicles to be transported along with their drivers, has traditionally been used for trucks. "I promise you that this time in Ganpati I will announce a special train (Ro-Ro)," Jha said. The official said he did not know people would want to transport their expensive c

Nothing wrong in PM's visit to my residence on Ganpati: CJI Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud on Monday said there was "nothing wrong" in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to his residence on Ganpati Puja and underscored the need for a "sense of maturity in political sphere" on such issues. "The PM visited my residence for Ganpati Puja. There is absolutely nothing wrong as these are continuing meetings between the judiciary and the executive even at social level. We meet at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Republic Day, etc. We are in conversation with the prime minister and the ministers. This conversation does not involve the cases which we decide but life and society in general," Chandrachud said at an event organised by the Indian Express group. The CJI said one had to respect that a dialogue took place as part of a robust inter-institutional mechanism and separation of powers between judiciary and the executive did not mean the two not meeting. On his statement that he prayed to God for the solution to the Ayodhya Ram Mandir dispute, .

Anant Chaturdashi 2024: Best wishes to share with your friends and family

On the 14th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, Ganesh Visarjan is celebrated to bring the 10-day Ganesh Utsav festival to an end. So, give your loved ones your best wishes and greetings

Anant Chaturdashi 2024: Know the date, timings, importance, and more

Anant Chaturdashi is a festival honouring Lord Vishnu, celebrated by both Jains and Hindus. It occurs at the end of Ganesh Chaturthi and falls in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada

Ganesh Visarjan 2024: Why is Visarjan done on different days? View details

The Ganesh idol is immersed in a water body during the Ganesh Visarjan celebration to represent the deity's return to his celestial home. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi began on September 7, 2024

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Know city-wise puja timings, Visarjan date

This year, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on September 7. During the Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month, the nation celebrates the annual Hindu festival with fervour

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Dates, timings, importance, rituals, and more

Ganesh Chaturthi is the festival of Lord Ganesha's birthday and this year it will be celebrated on Sept 7. The 10-day festival is marked Visarjan grand procession, community celebrations, and worship

Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Wishes and greetings to share with loved ones

Ganesh Chaturthi will be observed on September 7 this year. Greet your loved ones with significant and motivating quotes, messages, and wishes on Ganesh Chaturthi to make the celebration more special

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Places to visit for Ganpati celebrations in India

The 10-day festival known as Ganeshotsav or Ganesh Chaturthi is marked by the installation of Ganesha's clay idols in homes or pandals for community celebrations

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Importance of using eco-friendly Ganesh idols

There are several environmental benefits of celebrating eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi. Here are some reasons why one should use eco-friendly idols

Ganesha idol shimmers with 69 kg gold and 336 kg silver ornaments in Mumbai

The idol is situated at the Gaud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) Seva Mandal in Matunga, Mumbai and is said to be worth over Rs 300 crore, and made of Panchdhatu, a combination of five precious metals

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Date, muhurat, history, importance of Ganeshotsav

Ganesh Chaturthi is a major Hindu celebration dedicated to Lord Ganesha with extraordinary devotion across India. It is the celebration of a birth of God Ganesha, lord of wisdom and fortune