Ganeshotsav

Festive spirit peaks across Maharashtra as Ganeshotsav

Maharashtra is gearing up to celebrate its biggest state festival, Ganeshotsav, beginning tomorrow on Ganesh Chaturthi. Cities and towns across the state are abuzz with last-minute preparations, as pandals, markets, and homes come alive with festive energy. In Mumbai, major Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandals, including the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja, Ganesh Galli Mandal, Andhericha Raja, and Mumbaicha Raja, have completed elaborate decorations and final touches to the idols of Lord Ganesha. The gran...

September 7, 2024 7:49 PM

Maharashtra: Ganeshotsav began amidst tunes of dhol-tasha and chants of Ganpati Bappa Morya

In Maharashtra, Ganeshotsav began today amidst tunes of dhol-tasha and chants of Ganpati Bappa Morya. Governor CP Radhakrishnan, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the people of Maharashtra welcomed their beloved Ganpati Bappa to their homes with great reverence. Our correspondent reports that the unique festival has also drawn numerous foreign tourists to Mumbai and Pune. The renowned Ganeshotsav Mandal in Ganesh Galli, Mumbai, is celebrating its 97th year. True to its tradition of...