Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha flagged off a Namo Express special train on Thursday ahead of the Ganeshotsav for the Konkan people to get a chance to go to their village to celebrate the festival.
Eco-friendly Ganesh idols made from cow dung are gaining traction for their sustainable benefits, including enriching the soil and reducing pollution, while also supporting local employment and women's empowerment.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has decided to exempt tolls for Ganesh devotees travelling to Konkan from September 5 to September 19. A government resolution has been issued in this regard on Wednesday.
With Ganesh Chaturthi around the corner, the demand for Lord Ganesh idols has surged in Hyderabad, creating a bustling market scene. Artisans and sellers are witnessing a high demand for these idols, which are being sourced from various regions, particularly Solapur in Maharashtra.
BESCOM's new safety guidelines for Ganesh Chaturthi organisers require them to follow strict measures for temporary electricity connections, including proper insulation of wiring for serial lights and more.
As the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi approaches, the preparations for the festival are going on in full swing in Tamil Nadu as the artisans craft multiple eco-friendly Ganesh idols.
Ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi, the preparation for the festival has begun with great pomp and show. In Jaipur, idol makers are making eco-friendly statues of Lord Ganesh, with the market bustling with full festive fervour in the pink city.
Expanding the gaiety and fervour of Ganeshotsav for the second year in a row, seven prominent Ganesh Mandals from Pune came together to celebrate the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi in Kashmir on Saturday.