Chennai: All roads seemed to lead to the sea in Chennai on Sunday, with thousands of processions making their way to the designated areas for the immersion of Ganesha idols in the sea. Overall, no major incidents were reported from any of the sites. But police seems to be caught by surprise in some of the locations over the larger-than-expected turnout of public to view the immersions. Only one minor...
12:47 PM, Sep 24, 2012
Hyderabad: While it may seem obvious that clay idols are more eco-friendly than plaster of Paris, a deeper understanding of the dangers of the use of Ganesh idols made with Plaster of Paris and iron is needed to save our lakes and other water bodies from imminent pollution. Four crusaders against lake and environmental pollution - Abhinav Gangumalla and Santosh Banpur, founders of city-based Hyderabad Goes Green; Deepak Rao, a...
11:45 AM, Sep 22, 2012
Actor Salman Khan along with his family participated in Ganesha visarjan in Mumbai. ...
03:28 PM, Sep 21, 2012
From Asha Bhosle to Kareena Kapoor, all Bollywood stars celebrate the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. Take a look at how the stars are celebrating the festival this year. ...
12:35 PM, Sep 21, 2012
Hyderabad: At last, Lord Ganesha is here and and the city is alight with colourfully decorated pandals. Whether going through the fair at Khairatabad or watching the huge idols at different pandals, one might well think that publicity about eco-friendly Ganesha has fallen on deaf ears. The truth, however, is otherwise. Theres a huge demand for clay idols, so much so that the supply isnt enough. Environmentalists like Vijay Ram...
02:18 PM, Sep 20, 2012
Nellore: The nine-day Ganesh festival, over years, appears to have turned into a money spinner for idle youth, anti-social elements, and the lower cadre of political parties. Instead of creating an atmosphere of devotion, the areas where Ganesh idols are installed produce much din and noise and at some places even host obscene dances. The organisers spend lavishly, to the tune of lakhs of rupees, out of the funds collected...
01:46 PM, Sep 20, 2012
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi has featured in many films over the years. Be it in the form of divine intervention or merely as a song to celebrate the greatness of lord Ganesh. Here's a look at various scenes and songs which celebrated the festival. ...
01:18 PM, Sep 20, 2012
Maharasthra's biggest festival is on and like every year, this year too B-town ushered Lord Ganesh in style. ...
09:36 AM, Sep 20, 2012
Celebrations were on in full flow across Maharashtra as devotees welcomed their favourite Lord Ganesha on Wednesday. ...
07:29 PM, Sep 19, 2012
Mumbai: Lord Ganesh, the Hindu god of wisdom and prosperity arrived in the homes of his devotees amid traditional fervour, pomp and gaiety. The ten-day Ganesh festival began on Wednesday with the "pratisthanpana" (installation) of the Ganpati idols in Sarvajanik pandals and households. The iconic 78-year-old 'Lalbaugcha' Raja, the 22 feet Ganpati at Lalbaug, 58-year-old GSB seva mandal of King's Circle, the Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samiti in Wadala and Khetwadi Ganpati...
03:51 PM, Sep 19, 2012
Bangalore: While torans of fresh mango and plantain leaves adorn archways and doors; lights illuminate every corner of the shops located on the crowded streets of Gandhi Bazaar. And, as the stimulating aroma of obbattu and modaka wafts through the air, one could notice scores of people, especially last minute shoppers', scanning through millions of Ganeshas in search of their perfect idol. Treading through the scrawny alleys of popular bazaars,...
02:56 PM, Sep 19, 2012
Bangalore: If you are looking forward to cultural activities this time of the festival season, Ganesh Chaturthi is the right time. Bangalore today has become the hub of many local and national cultural activities as many temples, cultural organisations and resident welfare organisations in the city have geared up to give a plethora of music and dance programmes across the city. Activities like concerts, dance recitals, rangoli competitions and other...
02:47 PM, Sep 19, 2012
Chennai: Air India's much touted Dreamliner made its first flight from New Delhi to Chennai and was accorded a water cannon salute accompanied by traditional pujas on arrival at at the airport in Chennai. The flight commandeered by Captain AS Soman touched down Chennai with 118 people amidst cheers and water cannon salute on the festival day of Vinakayaka Chaturthi. Traditional pujas such as breaking of coconut to mark the...
02:31 PM, Sep 19, 2012
Bangalore: This year, the traditionally designed clay Ganesha idols that Karnataka artists specialise in, have found a few takers and idols designed using other raw materials like plaster of paris, chalk and papier-mache have witnessed an increased demand. According to the artists associations in the city, groups showcasing the festivities on large scale prefer plaster of paris idols as they are lightweight and economical. A 12-feet clay ganesha idol would...
12:47 PM, Sep 19, 2012
The 10-day festival is widely celebrated across Maharashtra, especially in Mumbai which boasts of having made 10,000 ganapati mandals this year. ...
12:01 PM, Sep 19, 2012
