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'May Lord Ganesha bless you all': Cricketers wish fans on Ganesh Chaturthi

NEW DELHI: On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi this Tuesday, Indian cricketers expressed their heartfelt wishes to fans on various social media platforms.

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Ganesh Chaturthi Cards 2023: Best greeting card images to share with your friends on Vinayaka Chaturthi

A Hindu festival called Ganesha Chaturthi is an occasion to honour Lord Ganesha. Typically, clay Ganesha idols are made and worshipped, and then there are processions and celebrations. Hindus celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, a 10-day celebration honouring Lord Ganesha, from September 19 to September 28. The festival honours the birth of…

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Lord Ganesh idol adorned with 69 kg gold, 336 kg silver in Mumbai

Gowd Saraswat Brahaman (GSB) Seva Mandal, ahead of Ganesh Chathurthi, installed an idol of Lord Ganesh adorned with 69 kg of gold and 336 kg of silver in Mumbai on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bengaluru artists find inspiration in the unique form of Ganesha

As the season of clay Ganesha idols, modakas, yummy delicacies, dance, music, and joy has arrived, prominent artists and sculptors in Bengaluru speak of what the much-loved elephant-headed God means to them as a physical form and an abstract idea. For some the icon of Ganesha has been an inspiration…

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DIY Ganesha enthusiasts are a growing tribe

With a focus on eco-friendly Ganeshas for the last few years, many people have taken to making their own idols with clay, shunning the usual practice of picking up a ready-made Plastic of Paris from a store. There are workshops galore held in Bengaluru by government agencies as well as…

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Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Best Messages, Quotes, Wishes, Images and Greetings to share on Vinayaka Chaturthi

QIndia is gearing up to welcome Ganpati Bappa. Ganesh Puja, also known as Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival celebrated in honor of Lord Ganesha, who is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the god of wisdom, and the patron of arts and sciences. This festival…

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As unpainted clay Ganesha idols gain ground, seed, chocolate, and papier-mache idols emerge as more eco-friendly alternatives this festival season

Bengalureans have become more creative as they have taken to Ganesha idols made out of clay, seeds, chocolate, and papier-mache as effective eco-friendly alternatives, as they gear up to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi this year

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Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao greets people on eve of Vinayaka Chavithi

CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday extended greetings on Vinayaka Chavithi to the public and urged them to celebrate it peacefully. He said the State had made rapid strides in different sectors and prayed to Lord Ganesha to ensure uninterrupted welfare and development schemes.

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Governor extends Vinayaka Chavithi festival greetings

Governor S. Abdul Nazeer conveyed Vinayaka Chavithi greetings to the people

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800-year-old Ganesha idol found on Hyderabad outskirts

800-yr-old Ganesha idol found in Hyderabad. Historians, CEO of Pleach India Foundation, convener of Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam and co-convener saw the idol at Bhagirathi Sivalayam.

The Hindu

Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Top 50 Wishes, Messages and Quotes to share with your loved ones

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings.

The Times of India

Vinayaka Chavithi: There is a buzz around sustainable celebrations in Visakhapatnam

In Visakhapatnam, a growing tribe of eco-conscious people is exploring ways to reduce carbon footprint during festive celebrations

The Hindu

Making of the 150-kg ‘kozhukattai’ for Rock Fort Ganesha in Tiruchi

Family-run Agasthiar Publications prepares supersized 'Kozhukattai' for Lord Ganesha's birthday. Ingredients like jaggery, rice flour, ghee, coconut, cardamom, nutmeg & sesame seeds are mixed & steamed together. Servings of 75 kg each are offered at two shrines & distributed to devotees.

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Eco-friendly Ganesha idols are the norm as artisans strive to meet demand

Mysuru's traditional clay artisans have switched to eco-friendly Ganesha idols due to growing demand and environmental consciousness. Vegetable dye-based water colours are used, while large idols are still Mumbai-styled with chemical paints. The artisans have formed an association to promote eco-friendly idols and generate employment. MCC has warned against stocking…

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Ganesha Chaturthi: BBMP, KSPCB set norms to observe eco-friendly Ganesha festival

BBMP bans PoP Ganesha idols, issues guidelines for eco-friendly festivities. 63 single-window clearance centres set up. Police, Bescom, Fire Dept to monitor. KSPCB issues guidelines for use of loud speakers, plastics. Police to ensure peace.

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Tamil Nadu to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with eco-friendly idols of Lord Ganesha

This year the Ganesh Chaturthi festival begins on September 19 and will continue for ten days until September 29. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Two-day workshop on making eco-friendly Ganesha begins

Parisara Balaga, an environmental forum, held a two-day workshop to create awareness of eco-friendly Ganesha idols. The objective was to reduce air and water pollution and protect aquatic life. Resource persons taught participants how to mix ingredients and make idols, which they could take home for worship. The Mysuru City…

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Idols and sculptures are valued in Bengaluru, say migrant artisans

Migrant artisans from across the country arrive in Bengaluru during festival seasons such as Ganesha Chaturthi and Durga Puja. Many artisans from Kolkata travel to the City during the Ganesha season and stay on to make idols for the Durga festive season.

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State yet to achieve equality in social justice, says Sivagiri Madhom chief

Kerala's Sivagiri Madhom said "equal social justice" yet to be achieved & Brahminical dominance still prevalent in temples. Sachidananda Swamy, president of Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham Trust, asked how far State can go in social reformation after Guru's samadhi. He urged govt to make "Daiva Dasakam" official prayer song &…

The Hindu

Gandhi statue vandalism: Parents say alcohol addiction driving youth to such acts

Pandrahalli (Chitradurga) residents shocked as two youths arrested for vandalising Mahatma Gandhi statue. Parents believe alcohol influenced act. Villagers urge closure of illegal liquor shops. Accused had gone on bike ride, consumed alcohol & vandalised statue. Police tracked them down & remanded in custody. Father had been fighting against liquor…

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Madhya Pradesh: Special ‘Bhasma Aarti’ performed at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain for Chandrayaan-3

A special ‘Bhasma Aarti’ was performed at the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain district for the success of India's third lunar mission — Chandrayaan-3 — on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Govt. gives administrative nod to renovate Ganapati temple pond

Govt grants admin sanction to renovate pond of Ganapati temple in Thalassery constituency.

The Hindu

V.D. Satheesan welcomes Govindan’s statement that Lord Ganesha is not a myth

He suspects CPI(M)-BJP conspiracy behind the controversy

The Hindu

Speaker did not say anything about beliefs or believers: Shailaja

Former Health Minister wonders what is the need for creating such a noise

The Hindu

NSS escalates attack on Speaker, asks believers to offer prayers at Ganesha temples across Kerala

NSS launches campaign to protect rights of believers after Speaker's anti-Hindu remark. NSS calls on community members to visit Ganesha temples and offer prayers. NSS issues directive against any communally sensitive action. NSS counters statement by CPI(M) State Secretary, saying dismissing beliefs of community in name of scientific temper affects…

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