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HC asks Maha govt to ensure Thane gets water ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi

The Bombay High Court on Thursday directed the Maharashtra government to ensure that the residents of Kambe village in neighbouring Thane district get water supply through tankers

Prohibitory orders in Mumbai during Ganesh festival, no processions allowed

Citing the COVID-19 situation, police on Thursday imposed orders under CrPC section 144 in Mumbai prohibiting assembly of five or more persons during the Ganesh festival between September 10 to 19.

No visits to Ganesh pandals in Maharashtra, only online darshan allowed

People would not be allowed to visit Ganesh pandals during the coming festival in view of the coronavirus pandemic, the Maharashtra government said on Wednesday

No public celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi allowed in Delhi in view of Covid

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has said that Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at public places will not be allowed in the national capital in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Covid-19: Public Ganesha festivities in Bengaluru restricted to three days

The Bengaluru civic agency has permitted only three-day Ganesha Pooja celebrations in the city in public places against the Karnataka government order allowing five days' of festivities in the state

This Ganesh Chaturthi, ask about vax status before shaking hands: Goa CM

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday underlined the need for creating awareness about completing the Covid vaccination course during the state's most popular Hindu festival

Second year running, brands take a backseat for Ganeshotsav amid curbs

With a cap on the size of idols, ban on processions and restrictions on devotees visiting pandals, celebrations are toned down for the second year in a row

Karnataka okays toned down Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

The night curfew in place currently, will remain in force during the festival period.

Maharashtra Ganesh idol makers face demand scarcity as Covid-19 cases rise

Nearly a month ahead of Ganesh Utsav, Ganesh idol makers in Maharashtra's Mumbai said they are reeling under the effect of Covid-19 restrictions

Let the games begin: In latest Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi gets vocal about toys

He said that India has the talent and ability to become a toy hub and be a major part of the Rs 7 trillion global industry

No freebies, cash discounts to cheer car buyers this festive season

Auto majors focus on finance schemes, enhanced digital experience instead

Ganesha in Japan: Is he worshipped in the land of the rising sun too?

The presence of temples in Japan for deities that look and sound like Lord Ganesha point to a time when Buddhism and Hinduism were intertwined

Covid-19 pandemic hits Goa's theatre industry during Ganesh festival

Goa's professional theatre and cultural groups, which used to be busy organising shows during the annual Ganesh festival, have got no bookings this time in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic

Ganesh Chaturthi festival a low-key affair in Odisha amid Covid-19 pandemic

In a departure from the past, Ganesh Chaturthi festival was celebrated without the usual pomp and fanfare across Odisha on Saturday because of Covid-19 pandemic

Covid-19: Online 'darshan' of idols on Ganesh Chaturthi in Kolkata

Several community puja organisers in Kolkata switched to the digital mode to enable people have 'darshan' of idols on Ganesh Chaturthi on Saturday. The shift came as many organisers imposed restrictions on the entry of visitors to the marquees to curb the spread of COVID-19. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee greeted people on the occasion, tweeting: "Heartiest greetings to all on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi". Organisers of the Bidhannagar Ganesh Chaturthi Mahotsav, one of the oldest community puja in the city, enabled digital 'darshan' of the idol due to the COVID-19 situation, Anindya Chatterjee, a puja committee office-bearer, said. "Devotees can also offer puja, give 'pronami' (donation) and opt for home delivery of 'prasad' by clicking on the link https://rzp.io/l/HhSAlMe. This is part of our 'Grihakone Vinayak' (Vinayak at home) theme this year. Our celebration is also being live-streamed on our Facebook page," he said. Several Bengali organisations of ...

No idol of Lord Ganesh at Burhanpur's Tilak Hall for first time in 103 yrs

For the first time in the last 103 years, idol of Lord Ganesh cannot be installed at the Tilak Hall here in Madhya Pradesh on the first day of the festival due to the COVID-19 situation.

Ganesh Chaturthi: Don't forget social responsibility, says Maharashtra CM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said people should not forget their social responsibility of wearing masks and avoiding crowding while welcoming Lord Ganesh

Covid-19: Local DJs bear the brunt during festive season in Chhattisgarh

Disc jockeys (DJ) in Rajnandgaon village here who used to play music at social gatherings and rent music systems are facing the brunt due to the Covid-19 spread

Prayers in the pandemic: Mumbai prepares for Ganesh Chaturthi festival

Ganeshotsav, Mumbai's biggest annual festival, will shrink beyond recognition this year in response to pandemic restrictions and pinched spending power

Railways to run 162 special trains towards Konkan ahead of Ganesh festival

The Central Railway is all set to run 162 special trains towards Konkan region for Ganpati festival, the bookings for which will open from August 15