Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said that his government is committed to ensuring housing for the underprivileged through its flagship 'Mera Ghar' scheme.
The 10-day festival, which begins on August 27, will see celebrations not only in Pune, from where the initiative started in 2013, but also in parts of the Valley. Seven mandals have joined hands to organise Ganeshotsav in Anantnag, Srinagar, and Kulgam.
On Saturday, amidst the beats of traditional 'dhol-tasha', replicas of three revered Ganesh idols from Pune were handed over to Kashmiri mandals in an event organised at Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Mandal, marking the third consecutive year.
"We arranged 347 rounds of special trains by speaking to the Central Railway Ministry," Shelar, Mumbai Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president, told reporters.
Assam's capital city, Guwahati, is gearing up to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, with preparations underway in full swing.
A 41-feet-tall idol of Lord Ganesh at Fatasil Ambari area in Guwahati, claimed to be the tallest idol of Lord Ganesh in North East India, is likely to be the main attracti
The 100-feet-tall replica will feature a five-tiered gopuram, intricate carvings, and a grand reclining idol of Lord Padmanabhaswamy. A floral chariot procession will precede the installation.
Speaking at the launch, Kerala Transport Minister KB Ganesh Kumar said that the new fleet would provide inter-state, inter-district, and long-distance services and is part of a larger effort to modernise and digitise KSRTC operations.
The Sri Mallikarjun Nagar Youth Welfare Association from Uppuguda in Hyderabad is set to unveil a unique Operation Sindoor-themed Ganesh idol as part of the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar held an important meeting on Friday with senior state officials. In this meeting, it was announced that this year's Ganesh Festival will be celebrated as a "Mahayuti Government's State Festival."
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday urged people to use eco-friendly idols, made of cow dung and clay, for worship during the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
As Ganesh Chaturthi approaches, devotees are thronging to local markets to purchase idols of Lord Ganesha. The demand for idols of various sizes and designs is high, with sellers reporting a significant increase in sales compared to previous years.