Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are set to conclude on Saturday with the auspicious immersion of the Lord Ganesha idols in the water, as today marks the end of the grand celebration.
With a day away from Ganesh Chaturthi, festive preparations are in full swing across the country, including in the film industry. The festival holds a special place in the hearts of many Bollywood celebrities.
With the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi approaching, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is promoting the usage of eco-friendly Ganesha idols made of cow dung and clay.
Preparations for the upcoming 'Vinayaka Chaturthi' festival have begun with full enthusiasm across India. In Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli district, artisans have made eco-friendly Ganesha idols ahead of the festival.
Also, with the aim of spreading an awareness of environmental protection to the people and inspiring the citizens towards protecting nature, Lord Ganesha idols prepared from cow dung, are being promoted here.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a day-long visit to Mumbai on Saturday offering prayers at lord Ganesha idols established in two separate localities in the city and attending the 'Laxmanrao Inamdar Memorial Lecture', sources said on Friday.
One of the pandals, located in Jairampur Colony, in the city, has become a centre of attraction with 108 different forms of Lord Ganesha being displayed there.
Amid tight security arrangements, Ganesha idols were taken out in procession in Madurai on Tuesday. Idols of various sizes and colors are carried in goods vehicles and carts, mostly by youths, who dance to the beats of drums.
To spread the message of environmental conservation, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and 'Big Green Ganesha' on Monday launched 'Eco Friendly Ganesha' idols in the city.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a time when various forms of Lord Ganesha idols are installed and worshipped across the country. However, the Sri Sathya Ganapati Temple has taken a unique and innovative approach by adorning its temple with Indian currency notes and coins, creating an awe-inspiring sight
Prakash, a Ganesha idol maker from Rajasthan, filed a case to immediately allow the sale of Ganesha idols banned by the district administration in Tirunelveli district. The case came up for hearing before Madras High Court Madurai bench Judge GR Swaminathan.