Tag: Ganesh Chaturthi

Prabhas fever for Ganesh Chaturthi continues even this year!

Prabhas continues to enchant with his Baahubali magic even this year as the nation saw Ganpati idols inspired by Prabhas’ Baahubali poses this year too. The Ganpati Visarjan celebrations yesterday saw numerous Baahubali themed Ganpati idols. Baahubali Prabhas took the nation by storm with the blockbuster hit ‘Baahubal: The Beginning’ in 2015. The film was …

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September 6, 2017

Docu-drama on Chef Vikas Khanna to be screened at Venice film fest

Buried Seeds, a docu-drama on Michelin-starred celebrity Chef Vikas Khanna, has been selected for a special preview screening on Wednesday at the 74th Venice Film Festival. Thereafter, Khanna will host a special dinner showcasing 70 dishes from India to celebrate 70 years of the country’s Independence. The film, by Russian director Andrei Severny, will be screened at …

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September 6, 2017

Ekta Kapoor bids farewell to Lord Ganesha with daddy dearest!

Filmmaker Ekta Kapoor posted a photo of herself with her daddy dearest, Jeetendra, on Ganpati Visarjan and it’s one admirable photo of the father-daughter duo. Veteran actor Jeetendra, who always ensures that all the festivities are done in a proper and traditional way, celebrated Ganpati Visarjan with his family. Ekta captured some of the moments …

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September 1, 2017

Dodital is the birthplace of Lord Ganesha?

Residents of the Kailasu region in Uttarkashi district believe that Lord Ganesha was born at Dodital, a fresh water lake here. A group of 30-40 residents celebrate the Ganesh Chaturthi with gaiety and have placed a clay idol of the elephant god at Gangori, the base for many villages of Kailasu. The villagers will be …

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August 29, 2017

Ganesh Chaturthi one of my favourite festivals: Arjun Rampal

Actor Arjun Rampal says the colourful festivities and decorated pandals during Ganesh Chaturthi have “always fascinated” him. “Ganesh Chaturthi is one of my favourite festivals. The colours, festivities and beautifully decorated pandals have always fascinated me,” Arjun, who visited Radio City’s studio here during the festival to promote his film ‘Daddy’, said in a statement. …

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August 29, 2017

Riteish makes eco-friendly Ganesha idol, dedicates to farmers

Actor-producer Riteish Deshmukh has self-created an eco-friendly Ganesha idol and dedicated it to Indian farmers. On Sunday, Riteish tweeted a video in which he is seen creating the idol using clay. “Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi in America. Made an idol, I humbly dedicate it to our Farmers,” Riteish captioned it. In the video, he says, “Hi …

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August 28, 2017

Ganesh Chaturthi: B-Town wishes all love, prosperity

On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi on Friday, popular Bollywood celebrities Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Sridevi and Ajay Devgn wished love and prosperity for their fans, friends and family members. Here’s what these celebrities tweeted on Friday: Lata Mangeshkar: Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to all of you. Amitabh Bachchan: Ganesh Chaturthi greetings. The eve …

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August 25, 2017

Ganesh Chaturthi special recipe: Steamed Modak

Lord Ganesha loves sweets, and modak is one of his favourite delicacies.

August 25, 2017

Shikhar Dhawan celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi after Pallekele victory

Dhawan appeared soaked in festival colours as he wished his fans and followers a happy Ganesh Chaturthi.

August 25, 2017

B-Town celebs welcome Ganpati Bappa!

It’s that time of the year when everyone welcomes Lord Ganesh as Ganesh Chaturthi is here. It seems like the tinsel town is all about ‘Ganpati Bappa Moriya’ this year as they welcome Lord Ganesha in their homes Actress Shilpa Shetty welcomed Lord Ganesha in her home for the ‘Pooja’ and annual ‘Ganpati Visarjan’. She …

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August 25, 2017

Prez, PM greet countrymen on Ganesh Chaturthi

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted fellow citizens on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. “Heartiest greetings and good wishes to my fellow citizens on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi,” Kovind said in a tweet. “Greetings on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi,” the prime minister tweeted.

August 25, 2017

Delhiites to mark Lord Ganesha homecoming

This Ganesh Chaturthi, discover the new, popular festival venues in Delhi.

August 25, 2017

Ganesh Chaturthi: Singers pay tribute to Lord Ganesha

Be it releasing songs or going down memory lane, singers like Shankar Mahadevan and Benny Dayal have paid tribute to Lord Ganesha on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, which will begin on Friday. For this year’s Ganesh Chaturthi, Benny has released “Ganpati Bappa”. Benny said in a statement: “Lord Ganesha has made my dreams come …

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August 24, 2017

Ganesh Chaturthi: Singers pay tribute to Lord Ganesha

Be it releasing songs or going down memory lane, singers like Shankar Mahadevan and Benny Dayal have paid tribute to Lord Ganesha on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, which will begin on Friday. For this year’s Ganesh Chaturthi, Benny has released “Ganpati Bappa”. Benny said in a statement: “Lord Ganesha has made my dreams come …

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August 24, 2017

Richa Chadha supports eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi

Actress Richa Chadha is saddened to see the condition of the beaches and roads here during Ganesh Chaturthi, which will begin on Friday. So, she has lent support to an initiative that promotes the use of eco-friendly Ganesh idols. Richa visited the centre of Tree Ganesha here on Wednesday. It is an initiative by Dattadri …

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August 23, 2017

Over a lakh devotees use free WiFi at Ganesha pandals

Over one lakh devotees made use of the free WiFi service, AAMCHANET, provided at popular Ganesh pandals and immersion sites across Mumbai and which received a massive response from the devotees. The service was a result of a partnership between Hinduja Group’s broadband service IN-Broadband and Maharashtra Cable Operators Federation (MCOF), who had joined hands …

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September 15, 2016

Ganesh festivities across country with fanfare

Ganesh Chaturthi, marking the beginning of 10-day festivities, was celebrated across the country on Monday with the installation of idols of the elephant-headed Hindu god. Cities in various states wore a festive look as the festivities kicked off amid gaiety and the prayers by devotees. Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra shifted into a festive gear with …

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September 5, 2016