Bengaluru : Revenue Minister Mr R Ashoka said that the BBMP will set up temporary ponds at lakes for immersion of Ganesha idols. “No organiser will be permitted to get into the pond for immersion. Instead, there will be a designated place for placing the idols. The BBMP will temporarily hire expert swimmers who will […]

Bengaluru : The Karnataka government has decided on Covid safety protocols to be followed during the upcoming five-day Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. As per a new order, only a maximum of 20 people will be allowed for the celebrations and immersion of the Ganesha idol. In addition to this, no celebrations will be allowed after 9 pm. […]

Mangaluru : There is no celebration of Ganeshotsava in the city like last year. Demand for vegetable and sugarcane, flower, and other items sales were low and there were fewer customers had seen in the market. The Hindu Yuva Sena Ganeshotsava which celebrated in seven days at Mangalore Nehru Ground is shifted to Balambhatta hall and will be […]

Mangalore: The grand Mangalore Dasara procession of Sri Gokarnanatha Temple at Kudroli in Mangalore culminated on the morning of October 25, Thursday with the immersion of the Goddess Sharada idol as well as the idols of Navadurgis in the temple lake after the traditional rituals. Hundreds were present at the temple to witness the event […]

Mangalore:  A beautifully lit chariot on which the decorated pleasing idol of Sarada Devi went in a grand procession, with devotees pulling the ropes all along the road from Mangaladevi  Temple to the immersion venue on Thursday, Oct6. Tableaus accompanied the great chariot, depicting a rich local culture, besides Tiger dancers in red, white and […]

Mumbai : Amidst tight security, Mumbaikars today bid adieu to Lord Ganesh with great pomp, as the elephant-headed God left for his watery abode, bringing the 11-day festivity to an end. Before noon, the large Ganesh idols in south Mumbai, including the famous ‘Lalbaugcha Raja’ as well as those from Girgaum and Ganesh Galli areas […]