31,365 Idols Immersed in Mumbai on 5th Day of Ganesh Festival; No Untoward Incident Reported
2 years, 3 months ago

31,365 Idols Immersed in Mumbai on 5th Day of Ganesh Festival; No Untoward Incident Reported

News 18  

A total of 31,365 Ganesh idols were immersed in the sea and artificial ponds in Mumbai on the fifth day of the Ganpati festival, a civic official said on Monday. There was so far no report of any untoward incident following the fifth day celebration of the festival on Sunday, the official said. Till 6 am on Monday, 30,446 household idols, 27 Hartalika and 892 sarvajanik idols were immersed, the official from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said. At least 12,030 household idols, 16 Hartalika and 377 public mandal idols were immersed in the artificial ponds built at different places in the city.

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At least 10 drown to death in separate incidents across Maha during Ganesh Visarjan
3 months ago

At least 10 drown to death in separate incidents across Maha during Ganesh Visarjan

Hindustan Times  

At least 10 people drowned to death in separate incidents across Maharashtra on Ganesh immersion day on Tuesday, September 17, authorities said on Wednesday. In Pune district, a 16-year-old student drowned in the Nira River at Nira Narsinhpur in Indapur tehsil during immersion on Tuesday. Suryakant Kokane, police inspector at Indapur police station, said, “Indapur police along with emergency services …

Ganesh Visarjan: People bid farewell to Ganpati, more than 7,500 idols immersed in Mumbai
3 months, 1 week ago

Ganesh Visarjan: People bid farewell to Ganpati, more than 7,500 idols immersed in Mumbai

Hindustan Times  

The Ganesh Chaturthi festival concluded on Tuesday, with massive processions headed for the final immersion of the Ganpati idols into water. Devotees carry idols of Lord Ganesh for immersion on the final day of Ganpati festival, in Mumbai Across Maharashtra, the 10-day festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi have been slowly winding down as people accompanied with song and dance bid farewell …

Ganesh idol immersion processions begin as devotees bid farewell to their favourite deity
3 months, 1 week ago

Ganesh idol immersion processions begin as devotees bid farewell to their favourite deity

The Hindu  

Processions for the immersion of Lord Ganesh idols began in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra on Tuesday morning amid tight security and fanfare as the 10-day festival drew to a close. In Mumbai’s Lalbaug area, famous for celebrating the festival with grandeur, the procession of the idol of Tejukaya mandal started amid the chants of “Ganapati bappa morya, pudhchya …

Indians celebrate elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha, remover of obstacles
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Indians celebrate elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha, remover of obstacles

Al Jazeera  

A large idol of the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha sat in the back of an open truck travelling along a busy street in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, dwarfing other objects on the road. Hundreds of devotees walked alongside, singing hymns glorifying the god of new beginnings, believed to be the remover of obstacles and granter of wishes. During the festival, …

Over 62,000 idols immersed on second day of Ganesh festival in Mumbai
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 62,000 idols immersed on second day of Ganesh festival in Mumbai

The Hindu  

“More than 62,000 idols were immersed in various water bodies in Mumbai on the second day of the Ganesh festival,” civic officials said on Monday. “Till midnight, 62,569 idols were immersed in the sea, other water bodies, and artificial ponds,” the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation officials said. “On Sunday, 62,197 household idols and 348 sarvajanik idols of Lord Ganesh were immersed,” …

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Updates: Mumbaikars Bid Emotional Adieu To Lord Ganesh, Over 10,000 Idols Immersed On Sunday
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Updates: Mumbaikars Bid Emotional Adieu To Lord Ganesh, Over 10,000 Idols Immersed On Sunday

News 18  

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Updates: Hundreds of devotees bid a tearful goodbye to Lord Ganesh as they took out the idols of the deity for immersion after one and a half days. More than 10,000 Ganesh idols have been immersed in the city till late in the evening, said Bhushan Gagrani, commissioner of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. At least 42,000 women performed …

Mumbai: Over 10,000 Ganesh idols immersed till late evening on Sunday
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mumbai: Over 10,000 Ganesh idols immersed till late evening on Sunday

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, Thousands of devotees bid an emotional farewell to Lord Ganesh on Sunday by immersing the idols of the elephant-headed deity across Mumbai. HT Image More than 10,000 Ganesh idols have been immersed in the city till late in the evening, said Bhushan Gagrani, commissioner of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. The 10-day Ganesh festival began in the city with pomp and …

High-Level Vetting of City Ponds Ahead of Ganapati Immersion
3 months, 3 weeks ago

High-Level Vetting of City Ponds Ahead of Ganapati Immersion

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Authorities of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation on Thursday visited various ponds in the city to inspect arrangements for the immersion of idols during the upcoming Lord Gansha festival. The team visited several areas in Serilingampally zone and inspected sanitation, condition of roads and ponds and made suggestions to respective officials. Meanwhile, dengue cases are rising in residential areas around …

Colourful Ganesh festivities has Mumbai touch this time in Hyderabad
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Colourful Ganesh festivities has Mumbai touch this time in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The 11-day colourful Ganesh festival commencing from September 7 in the city has Mumbai touch this time with the artisans in Dhoolpet and its surroundings making idols in different hues akin to those worshipped in Mumbai. The Ganesh idol models of Mumbai’s famous ‘Lalbaugcha Raja’ and ‘Ganesha sitting on five snakes and Garuda Vahanam Ganesha’ and another idol with …

Lucknow discards 3 lakh idols weighing 60 tonnes in 15 days
1 year ago

Lucknow discards 3 lakh idols weighing 60 tonnes in 15 days

Hindustan Times  

Within just 15 days of Diwali that fell earlier this month, Lucknow residents discarded at least 3 lakh idols of deities that weighed around 60 tonnes or 600 quintals, a non-profit that works with the Lucknow Municipal Corporation to ensure urban sanitisation post festivals. On Tuesday alone, I collected 3,000 idols.” “Also, there were idols of Buddha, old-torn photos of …

Delhi government makes provisions to immerse idols in artificial ponds
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi government makes provisions to immerse idols in artificial ponds

The Hindu  

The Delhi government has made provisions to immerse idols in artificial ponds in view of the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations. Announcing this on Thursday, Irrigation and Flood Control Department Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday said, “We know that the immersion of Maa Durga’s idols is done amid a lot of festivities, especially in Bengali households. Keeping that in mind, the …

Hyderabad all set for Ganesh idol immersion
1 year, 2 months ago

Hyderabad all set for Ganesh idol immersion

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Approximately 40, 000 Ganesh idols of various hues and dimensions are set to be taken out in a procession before being immersed at Hussainsagar lake here on Thursday. Meanwhile, police officials, who made all arrangements for the immersion, were tightlipped about implementation of the High Court directions with regard to immersion of Plaster of Paris idols in Hussainsagar lake. …

3 Lakh Ganesha idols over 5ft for this year's festival
1 year, 3 months ago

3 Lakh Ganesha idols over 5ft for this year's festival

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Ganesh Chaturthi, one of Hyderabad’s favourite festivals, will this year see the installation of over three lakh idols taller than five feet across the commissionerates, with ministers also holding a meeting to direct officials concerned to ensure smooth conduct of the festivities. Malla Reddy, Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, Deputy Mayor Mothe Srilatha Reddy, representatives of government departments, police, railway force, …

Durga idols immersed in artificial ponds to control pollution in Bhubaneswar
2 years, 2 months ago

Durga idols immersed in artificial ponds to control pollution in Bhubaneswar

India Today  

In a bid to reduce pollution, special arrangements have been made for the immersion of the idols of Goddess Durga after Navratri in Odisha's capital Bhubaneswar and Cuttack city. Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has constructed 4 artificial ponds on the banks of Kuakhai river and Daya River for Durga idol immersion to curb water pollution. ARTIFICIAL PONDS FOR DURGA IDOL IMMERSION …

Hyderabad gives a lingering farewell to Lord Ganesh
2 years, 3 months ago

Hyderabad gives a lingering farewell to Lord Ganesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Ganesh idol immersion continued for the second day on Saturday at Hussainsagar and several waterbodies around the city. A senior official of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation said, “We are expecting the immersions will continue into the early hours of Sunday.” According to sources, a total of 1.25 lakh idols had been immersed so far in 35 water bodies …

Ganesh idols immersion procession peaceful in Bhainsa
2 years, 3 months ago

Ganesh idols immersion procession peaceful in Bhainsa

Deccan Chronicle  

ADILABAD: Lord Ganesha idols’ immersion Shoba yatra that began on Thursday afternoon has been completed peacefully in communally sensitive Bhainsa town early in the morning on Friday. Ganesh idols’ immersion Shobha yatra began under the banner of Hindu Ustava Samiti in Adilabad town this afternoon. Meanwhile, Minister Allola Indrakaran Reddy participated in the Ganesh idols’ Shoba yatra in Nirmal town …

Ganeshotsav Updates: Maharashtra Bids Farewell to Deity; 9 Drown in Haryana, UP During Idol Immersion
2 years, 3 months ago

Ganeshotsav Updates: Maharashtra Bids Farewell to Deity; 9 Drown in Haryana, UP During Idol Immersion

News 18  

Ganeshotav Updates: More than 38,000 idols of Lord Ganesh were immersed in various water bodies across Mumbai till Saturday morning following the conclusion of the 10-day festival a day ago, while immersion processions are still on at some places in the city, an official said. Gujarat | Ganesh idol immersion procession takes place in Vadodara pic.twitter.com/6ecdhHpFf5— ANI September 10, 2022 …

75,000 idols immersed in 35 waterbodies
2 years, 3 months ago

75,000 idols immersed in 35 waterbodies

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Thousands of devotees immersed Ganesh idols at various designated locations across the twin cities on Friday, amid fanfare, rain, and tight security. Over 50,000 officials from various departments, including the GHMC, the HMDA, the HMBW&SB, the Hyderabad and Cyberabad police, the fire brigade, and the SRPF collaborated to ensure a peaceful immersion. The roads and building department's electrical wing …

In Pics: End of 10-day-long Ganeshotsav; devotees bid goodbye to Lord Ganesha
2 years, 3 months ago

In Pics: End of 10-day-long Ganeshotsav; devotees bid goodbye to Lord Ganesha

Hindustan Times  

In Pics: End of 10-day-long Ganeshotsav; devotees bid goodbye to Lord Ganesha The 10-day-long Ganeshotsava celebrations have come to a close with idols being carried in vibrant processions for immersion throughout the. The 10-day-long Ganeshotsava celebrations have come to a close with idols being carried in vibrant processions for immersion throughout the country. In visuals emerging from different states, devotees …

Bidding adieu to Ganpati: How Mumbai, other cities marked Visarjan rituals
2 years, 3 months ago

Bidding adieu to Ganpati: How Mumbai, other cities marked Visarjan rituals

Hindustan Times  

The 10-day-long Ganeshotsava revelry has come to a close with idols being carried in vibrant processions for immersion throughout the country. The civic body - Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation - had informed that it was ready with all the facilities for the visarjan rituals at 73 natural and 162 artificial water bodies across the city in view of Anant Chaturdashi. Stating …

No segregation of PoP and clay idols at Hussainsagar
2 years, 3 months ago

No segregation of PoP and clay idols at Hussainsagar

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Ignoring alternative arrangements made for them, people headed to the Hussainsagar to immerse their Ganesha idols on Tuesday. Apart from the artificial ponds constructed at many places in the city, near Hussainsagar the GHMC had set up three — a portable immersion tank at Prasads’s Imax parking area and two baby ponds at Jalavihar and Sanjeevaiah Park. These were …

Communal Harmony on Display: Devotees Halt Ganpati Visarjan Yatra, Turn Off Bhajan & Pay Respects at Mosque in Malad
2 years, 3 months ago

Communal Harmony on Display: Devotees Halt Ganpati Visarjan Yatra, Turn Off Bhajan & Pay Respects at Mosque in Malad

News 18  

Setting a fine example of communal harmony, devotees halted a Ganpati Visarjan yatra in Mumbai while passing a mosque and changed their music from bhajan to ‘bhar do choli meri ya Muhammad’ as a mark of respect. Meanwhile, more than 3,900 Ganesh idols were immersed at beaches and artificial ponds across Mumbai on the fifth day of the Ganpati festival …

Mumbai: More than 60,000 Ganesh idols immersed in a day
2 years, 3 months ago

Mumbai: More than 60,000 Ganesh idols immersed in a day

Firstpost  

As many as 60,473 idols were immersed in the sea, other water bodies as well as in artificial ponds on Thursday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said in a release Mumbai: More than 60,000 Ganesh idols were immersed in Mumbai on the second day of the 10-day festival which started on 31 August, the civic body said on Friday. As many …

Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: BMC makes 162 artificial ponds for Ganpati visarjan
2 years, 3 months ago

Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: BMC makes 162 artificial ponds for Ganpati visarjan

Live Mint  

In a move to encourage people to reduce pollution, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has informed that a total of 162 artificial ponds and 73 natural immersion sites are available for Ganesh visarjan in Mumbai city, according to news agency ANI. This comes after the civic body officials asked the citizens to immerse Ganesh idols made of Plaster of Paris in …

Ganesh Chaturthi Updates: Over 21,000 Police Personnel Deployed in Chennai for Idol Immersion; Lalbaugcha Raja-like Pandal Draws Devotees in Lucknow
2 years, 3 months ago

Ganesh Chaturthi Updates: Over 21,000 Police Personnel Deployed in Chennai for Idol Immersion; Lalbaugcha Raja-like Pandal Draws Devotees in Lucknow

News 18  

Ganesh Chaturthi Updates: After two years of pandemic restrictions, states across the country are ramping up celebrations for Ganesh Chaturthi this year. As the festival continues on its third day, here are the latest updates on Ganesh Chaturthi from across states: • Mumbai sees a large number of devotees going ‘pandal-hopping’ after two years of Covid restrictions, especially in central …

PoP idol immersion kicks up row
2 years, 4 months ago

PoP idol immersion kicks up row

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The ten-day Ganesha festival starting on August 31 has once again brought to the fore the issue of water pollution due to the immersion of large quantities of painted Plaster of Paris. Environmentalist B.V. Subba Rao said, “the cycle of background activities after the immersion should be studied instead of merely focussing on immersion, which is a single day …

Nearly 1.65 lakh idols immersed during Ganpati festival in Mumbai
3 years, 3 months ago

Nearly 1.65 lakh idols immersed during Ganpati festival in Mumbai

The Hindu  

Nearly 1.65 lakh idols of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Gauri were immersed in water bodies across Mumbai during the 10-day-long Ganpati festival held under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic for the second straight year, the civic body said on Monday, September 20, 2021. As many as 1,64,761 idols —,58,229 of Lord Ganesh and 6,532 of Goddess Gauri — were …

Over 34,000 Idols Immersed on Last Day of Ganpati Festival in Mumbai; 3 Boys Who Ventured into Sea Still Missing
3 years, 3 months ago

Over 34,000 Idols Immersed on Last Day of Ganpati Festival in Mumbai; 3 Boys Who Ventured into Sea Still Missing

News 18  

A total of 34,452 idols of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Gauri were immersed in water bodies across Mumbai on the last day of the Ganpati festival held under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic for the second year in a row, civic officials said on Monday. A Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation official said of the 34,452 idols immersed on Sunday, 13,442 …

Over 66,000 idols immersed on 5th day of Ganpati festival in Mumbai
3 years, 3 months ago

Over 66,000 idols immersed on 5th day of Ganpati festival in Mumbai

India TV News  

A total of 66,299 idols, including 5,953 of Goddess Gauri, were immersed in the sea, rivers, lakes and other water bodies across Mumbai on the fifth day of the Ganpati festival, civic officials said on Wednesday. On the fifth day of the celebrations on Tuesday, 66,299 idols were immersed, including 34,299 in artificial ponds set up in various parts of …

‘Online Darshan, Organic Nirmalya’: Mumbai Issues List of Do’s & Don’ts for Ganesh Utsav. Details Here
3 years, 3 months ago

‘Online Darshan, Organic Nirmalya’: Mumbai Issues List of Do’s & Don’ts for Ganesh Utsav. Details Here

News 18  

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Tuesday announced fresh Covid-19 restrictions ahead of the Ganeshotsav celebrations in Mumbai. • Public Idol Procession: There shall be 10 people at the time of arrival of public Ganesha idols and will be required to wear masks and observe social distance. • Public Idol Immersion: There shall be no more than 10 people at the …

No processions, idol height capped between 2-4 ft: Maharashtra govt issues guidelines for Ganesh Utsav
3 years, 5 months ago

No processions, idol height capped between 2-4 ft: Maharashtra govt issues guidelines for Ganesh Utsav

India Today  

The Maharashtra government on Monday issued guidelines for the upcoming Ganpati festival and asked those organising Ganesh festivities to keep the height of public idols at four feet and the domestic ones at two feet, The state government asked the organisers to celebrate in a simple manner amid the Covid-19 outbreak. The Ganpati festival is scheduled to begin on September …

No idol immersion, community celebrations this Ganesh Chaturthi: Delhi pollution body
4 years, 4 months ago

No idol immersion, community celebrations this Ganesh Chaturthi: Delhi pollution body

India TV News  

There will be no large congregations, community celebrations or idol immersion at public places on Ganesh Chaturthi in the national capital this year in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee. Last year, the Delhi government had created artificial ponds at public places for people to immerse idols on Ganesh Chaturthi and Durga Puja. "Idol …

No idol immersion, community celebrations this Ganesh Chaturthi: Delhi pollution body
4 years, 4 months ago

No idol immersion, community celebrations this Ganesh Chaturthi: Delhi pollution body

Live Mint  

The Delhi government has prohibited idol immersion in public places, large congregations and community celebrations on Ganesh Chaturthi this year. Community celebrations are not permitted as large gatherings are not allowed under the guidelines issued by the Delhi government in view of the pandemic, according to a Delhi Pollution Control Committee official. The pollution control body has asked residents to …

No Idol Immersion, Community Celebrations this Ganesh Chaturthi: Delhi Pollution Body
4 years, 4 months ago

No Idol Immersion, Community Celebrations this Ganesh Chaturthi: Delhi Pollution Body

News 18  

The Delhi government has prohibited idol immersion in public places, large congregations and community celebrations on Ganesh Chaturthi this year. Community celebrations are not permitted as large gatherings are not allowed under the guidelines issued by the Delhi government in view of the pandemic, according to a Delhi Pollution Control Committee official. The pollution control body has asked residents to …

No Idols in Public Places, Temples to Be Sanitised Each Day: Karnataka's Ganesha Chaturthi Guidelines
4 years, 4 months ago

No Idols in Public Places, Temples to Be Sanitised Each Day: Karnataka's Ganesha Chaturthi Guidelines

News 18  

The Karnataka government has banned the installation of Ganesha pandals in public place as well as the immersion of idols in public water bodies in fresh guidelines issued for the celebration of Ganesha Chaturthi next week. No public processions are allowed while buying and installing private Ganesha idols or while immersing the idols in wells, said the government order issued …

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