Ganesh Chaturthi

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has received 3,255 applications for Ganpati pandals in Mumbai. Of the total, permissions for only 1,947 mandals have been given so far. Notably, many associations in Mumbai, Maharashtra is gearing up for the grand celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, especially after the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government lifted all restrictions on the celebrations. This year, the 11-day "Ganesh Pooja" … read-more

Under the new Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra Government, all restrictions imposed for festive celebrations, especially "Ganesh Chaturthi" has been lifted. However, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation issued a set to guidelines for the pandal set up, including Rs 2,000 for each pothole, created due to the pandal erection or procession. Notably, Eknath Shinde announced to make Mumbai potholes free, soon. In this regard, he directed… read-more

On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Future Foundation Society installed an eco-friendly Ganesh idol inspired by the model of Covid-19 vaccines in Hyderabad. Sachin Chandan, Society President said, "we place an eco-friendly Ganesh idol every year for the last 25 years." This year with a message to aware people to get vaccinated, Lord Ganesha has been designed to stand over the vaccine, resulting in a crowded pandal.

Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has released a statement prohibiting any public celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi in the city. Besides, any other social, cultural, political, entertainment and religious festival-related gatherings will not be encouraged. While the citizens will not be permitted to visit any religious places, the officials will also ensure that no idols of Ganesha be placed in any kind of tent or pandals, this year… read-more

Retail auto sales boosted in August on account of festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi and Onam. Going by the reports of vehicle registrations' data, the demand increased by 4% in August from July in the country. However, experts feel that the sales might fall in September as some customers consider the first 17 days of the month inauspicious. Nonetheless, they hope for demand's revival in October-November owing to Diwali and Navratri.