Ganesh Chaturthi

Bappa statue made of walnuts and peanuts in Corona era

This idol of Lord Ganesha will be kept in Covid Hospital.

Aug 22, 2020, 10:38 AM IST

Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: Shree Siddhivinayak Temple darshan live streaming - Watch aarti

This year, Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated on August 22, 2020 - Saturday. Also known as Vinayak Chaturthi, it is the celebration of the birth of Lord Ganesha. 

Aug 22, 2020, 10:04 AM IST

Aarti Performed At Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple On Ganesh Chaturthi

The festival this year will be celebrated in a much more restricted way due to COVID-19.

Aug 22, 2020, 09:34 AM IST

May there be joy, prosperity all over: PM Narendra Modi greets people on Ganesh Chaturthi

The holy festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated every year with great fervour in the country with thousands of devotees thronging temples and 'Ganeshotsav pandals' to offer their prayers. However, the festival this year will be celebrated in a much more restricted way due to COVID-19.

Aug 22, 2020, 09:31 AM IST

No Ganesh Puja in Kolkata, 96-year-old tradition comes to a stop amid COVID-19 crisis

The 11-day long celebration was conducted in large scale with several events and programs being held. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also used to take part in the event.

Aug 22, 2020, 07:52 AM IST

Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: Importance of Ganpati puja samagri

Keep your heart, mind, body and soul immersed in the bhakti of Lord Ganesha and you shall receive his blessings.

Aug 21, 2020, 18:03 PM IST

BBMP prohibits sale of meat, slaughtering of animals in Bengaluru on Ganesh Chaturthi

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has prohibited the sale of meat and slaughtering of animals on the occasion of "Sri Ganesh Chaturthi" festival on August 22, news agency ANI reported.

Aug 21, 2020, 07:32 AM IST

Ganesh Chaturthi celebration: BJP backs Hindu Munnani, attacks AIADMK-led Tamil Nadu government

BJP's Tamil Nadu president L Murugan asked, "In Tamil Nadu, the government which gave permission for opening TASMAC shops, did not allow putting up Vinayaka statues.Why?"

Aug 20, 2020, 23:23 PM IST

Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: Date, time and how to perform Ganpati puja at home!

The 10-day long festival will be celebrated this year with precautions as deadly novel coronavirus outbreak has affected the normal functioning. 

Aug 20, 2020, 21:18 PM IST

Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: Tithi, puja muhurat, vidhi - Here's how you can celebrate the festival

Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated this year on August 22. It is a 10-day-long festival widely celebrated in Maharashtra with much fervour

Aug 20, 2020, 13:43 PM IST

BJP and AIADMK leaders trade barbs over Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

With two days to go for Ganesh Chaturthi in Tamil Nadu, leaders of the national ruling party BJP and the state ruling party AIADMK have been trading barbs over a state government decision to curb public celebrations. The state government’s decision to permit opening of liquor shops in Chennai city (from August 18), while not permitting installing of Ganesha idols, taking them on processions, immersion rituals has irked the BJP. BJP leaders have questioned the Tamil Nadu government on their “manliness”, asking them to take a cue from the neighboring Karnataka government that has permitted the festival to be celebrated amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Aug 20, 2020, 11:30 AM IST

Ganesh Chaturthi: Indian Railways to run special trains from Mumbai to Konkan

The booking for special trains "with special charges" will start from Saturday, a Central Railway (CR) statement said.

Aug 14, 2020, 18:00 PM IST

Amrita Rao roots for eco-conscious Ganesh Chaturthi celebration

Her community Ganesh Samiti idol, though huge in size, is a completely eco-friendly idol. Also, biodegradable containers are used for 'prasadam' and use of plastic is avoided.

Jul 02, 2020, 07:47 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi urges citizens to use eco-friendly idols during Ganesh Chaturthi

The PM during Mann Ki Baat radio programme appealed citizens to make eco-friendly Ganesh idols and worship them.

Jun 28, 2020, 14:04 PM IST

DNA: How religious practices are harming environment

In this segment of DNA, we bring to you a detailed analysis of how religious practices are harming the environment. #DNA #Pollution

Nov 13, 2019, 23:34 PM IST

Video: Madhya Pradesh man dies while doing Naagin dance during Ganpati visarjan

A video that has gone viral shows the man dancing with three other people in what appears to be a pandal and suddenly, he falls on the ground and dies, leaving everyone shocked. 

Sep 14, 2019, 13:03 PM IST

5W1H: 11 Drown After Boat Overturns In Bhopal Lake During Ganesh Visarjan

5W1H: 11 Drown After Boat Overturns In Bhopal Lake During Ganesh Visarjan. Watch video to know more.

Sep 13, 2019, 16:54 PM IST

At least 28 dead across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh during Ganpati visarjan rituals

In Maharashtra, 17 drowning deaths have been reported while five people are said to be missing while in Bhopal, at least 11 people died after a boat capsized during visarjan. 

Sep 13, 2019, 11:34 AM IST

Morning Breaking: Devotees in Mumbai bid adieu to Lalbaugcha Raja

Devotees in Mumbai bid adieu to Lalbaugcha Raja with dhol nagadas. Watch this video to know more.

Sep 13, 2019, 07:38 AM IST

Ganeshotsav 2019: Devotees in Mumbai bid adieu to Lalbaugcha Raja with dhol nagadas

Devotees in Mumbai bid adieu to Lalbaugcha Raja with dhol nagadas. Watch this video to know more.

Sep 13, 2019, 07:24 AM IST