Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Day 1 of Ganeshotsav 2025 &ndash; Mumbai&rsquo;s renowned Ganpati idols in all glory. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-ganesh-chaturthi-2025-day-1-highlights-of-ganpati-idols-from-raja-tejukayacha-to-chinchpokli-cha-chintamani-107099/1" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">See pics...</a>

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Day 1 of Ganeshotsav 2025 &ndash; Mumbai&rsquo;s renowned Ganpati idols in all glory. See pics...

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued an advisory to Ganesh devotees and mandals regarding processions and idol immersions passing through some railway bridges in city
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued an advisory to Ganesh devotees and mandals regarding processions and idol immersions. Several railway bridges, including those in dilapidated or partially damaged condition or under repair, have been declared unsafe.&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/PoisImkPAg">pic.twitter.com/PoisImkPAg</a>
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued an advisory to Ganesh devotees and mandals regarding processions and idol immersions passing through some railway bridges in city

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued an advisory to Ganesh devotees and mandals regarding processions and idol immersions. Several railway bridges, including those in dilapidated or partially damaged condition or under repair, have been declared unsafe.&hellip; pic.twitter.com/PoisImkPAg
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Lalbaugcha Raja witnesses huge crowds on day-1 of Ganesh festival
Lalbaugcha Raja in Parel area of Mumbai on day-1 of Ganesh festival 2025 witnessed a sea of devotees. Pic/Anushree Gaikwad&nbsp;
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Lalbaugcha Raja witnesses huge crowds on day-1 of Ganesh festival
Lalbaugcha Raja in Parel area of Mumbai on day-1 of Ganesh festival 2025 witnessed a sea of devotees. Pic/Anushree Gaikwad&nbsp;


Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Wave of devotion sweeps Nashik as Ganesh festival begins
The popular Ganeshotsav began with religious fervour and enthusiasm in Nashik district of Maharashtra on Wednesday as Lord Ganesh idols of different sizes were brought to public pandals and homes by devotees. Rural and urban areas of the North Maharashtra district reverberated to the beating of drums, cymbals and dancing as the elephant-headed God arrived for his 10-day annual sojourn on the Earth. The air was filled with slogans praising the Lord -`Ganpati Bappa Moraya` and `Mangalmurti Moraya`: PTI

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Wave of devotion sweeps Nashik as Ganesh festival begins
The popular Ganeshotsav began with religious fervour and enthusiasm in Nashik district of Maharashtra on Wednesday as Lord Ganesh idols of different sizes were brought to public pandals and homes by devotees. Rural and urban areas of the North Maharashtra district reverberated to the beating of drums, cymbals and dancing as the elephant-headed God arrived for his 10-day annual sojourn on the Earth. The air was filled with slogans praising the Lord -`Ganpati Bappa Moraya` and `Mangalmurti Moraya`: PTI

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Visually-impaired schoolgirls in Pune wowed audiences during Ganeshotsav as they fearlessly played dhol-tasha
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Visually-impaired schoolgirls in Pune wowed audiences during Ganeshotsav as they fearlessly played dhol-tasha. Their powerful beats, captured in a viral clip, inspired many with a reminder that passion and courage know no limits.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ganeshotsav?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#Ganeshotsav</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InspiringWomen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#InspiringWomen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DholTasha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#DholTasha</a>&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/DidA25OLxF">pic.twitter.com/DidA25OLxF</a>
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Visually-impaired schoolgirls in Pune wowed audiences during Ganeshotsav as they fearlessly played dhol-tasha

Visually-impaired schoolgirls in Pune wowed audiences during Ganeshotsav as they fearlessly played dhol-tasha. Their powerful beats, captured in a viral clip, inspired many with a reminder that passion and courage know no limits.#Ganeshotsav #InspiringWomen #DholTasha&hellip; pic.twitter.com/DidA25OLxF
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Ganesh Chaturthi festivities begin with devotional fervour across Telangana
The nine-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations began with devotional fervour and gaiety across Telangana on Wednesday. Lakhs of Lord Ganesha idols in various sizes and forms have been installed for worship in Hyderabad and all other towns and villages in the state. The devotees visited temples and offered prayers at homes on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, known as Vinayaka Chavithi in Telangana and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh: PTI

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Ganesh Chaturthi festivities begin with devotional fervour across Telangana
The nine-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations began with devotional fervour and gaiety across Telangana on Wednesday. Lakhs of Lord Ganesha idols in various sizes and forms have been installed for worship in Hyderabad and all other towns and villages in the state. The devotees visited temples and offered prayers at homes on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, known as Vinayaka Chavithi in Telangana and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh: PTI

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Beautiful to celebrate this occasion with everyone,says Divya Dutta as she welcomes Bappa home on Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi has arrived, and B-town celebs are celebrating the festival with immense joy. Among them are actresses Divya Dutta and Hrishitaa Bhatt, who welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes and shared their thoughts on the special occasion: ANI

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Beautiful to celebrate this occasion with everyone,says Divya Dutta as she welcomes Bappa home on Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi has arrived, and B-town celebs are celebrating the festival with immense joy. Among them are actresses Divya Dutta and Hrishitaa Bhatt, who welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes and shared their thoughts on the special occasion: ANI

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Bengaluru Commodities and Bullion market remain closed
Wednesday`s Bengaluru Commodities and Bullion market, Mangaluru Areca, and Coconut markets remain closed today on account of "Ganesha Chaturthi" being a Government holiday: PTI

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Bengaluru Commodities and Bullion market remain closed
Wednesday`s Bengaluru Commodities and Bullion market, Mangaluru Areca, and Coconut markets remain closed today on account of "Ganesha Chaturthi" being a Government holiday: PTI

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis greets people on Ganesh Chaturthi
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday greeted the people of Maharashtra on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi and said he prayed to the lord to remove all obstacles facing the country and the state. Speaking to reporters after the `pran-pratishtha` or ritual installation of a Ganesh idol at `Varsha`, his official residence, Fadnavis said he prayed to Ganesh who is known as `Vighnaharta` to remove all obstacles facing the country and the state. "Hope the Lord gives us blessings to fulfill all aspirations of the people," he said: PTI

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis greets people on Ganesh Chaturthi
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday greeted the people of Maharashtra on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi and said he prayed to the lord to remove all obstacles facing the country and the state. Speaking to reporters after the `pran-pratishtha` or ritual installation of a Ganesh idol at `Varsha`, his official residence, Fadnavis said he prayed to Ganesh who is known as `Vighnaharta` to remove all obstacles facing the country and the state. "Hope the Lord gives us blessings to fulfill all aspirations of the people," he said: PTI

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Hindus in Nepal celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with prayers, feasts
Hindus across Nepal on Wednesday celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi by offering prayers at temples dedicated to Lord Ganesh, the remover of obstacles and the deity of wisdom and prosperity. The festival, observed on the fourth day of the Bhadra Shukla as per the lunar calendar, saw devotees thronging major temples including Kamaladi Ganesh, Ashok Binayak and Surya Binayak in Kathmandu, besides shrines in other cities. Worshippers offered flowers, fruits and sweets to seek good luck, knowledge and prosperity. Members of the Newar community in Kathmandu marked the occasion with a special feast consisting of beaten rice, boiled and fried eggs, dried fish, meat, and bara made of black lentils, beans, ginger and garlic. The offerings were first dedicated to Lord Ganesh and later distributed as prasad. Devotees also sang religious songs and played traditional music to celebrate the festival: PTI

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Hindus in Nepal celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with prayers, feasts
Hindus across Nepal on Wednesday celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi by offering prayers at temples dedicated to Lord Ganesh, the remover of obstacles and the deity of wisdom and prosperity. The festival, observed on the fourth day of the Bhadra Shukla as per the lunar calendar, saw devotees thronging major temples including Kamaladi Ganesh, Ashok Binayak and Surya Binayak in Kathmandu, besides shrines in other cities. Worshippers offered flowers, fruits and sweets to seek good luck, knowledge and prosperity. Members of the Newar community in Kathmandu marked the occasion with a special feast consisting of beaten rice, boiled and fried eggs, dried fish, meat, and bara made of black lentils, beans, ginger and garlic. The offerings were first dedicated to Lord Ganesh and later distributed as prasad. Devotees also sang religious songs and played traditional music to celebrate the festival: PTI

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde welcomes Lord Ganesh. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-maharashtra-deputy-cm-eknath-shinde-welcomes-lord-ganesh-on-ganesh-chaturthi-2025-107098" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">See pics...</a>

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde welcomes Lord Ganesh. See pics...

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: BMC promotes eco-friendly immersions, shares list of 288 artificial ponds. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ganesh-festival-2025-bmc-promotes-eco-friendly-ganpati-idol-immersions-shares-list-of-288-artificial-ponds-in-mumbai-23591348" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: BMC promotes eco-friendly immersions, shares list of 288 artificial ponds. Read more...

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Day one picture of Chinchpoklicha Chintamani
Chinchpoklicha Chintamani is of one of Mumbai&rsquo;s oldest sarvajanik Ganesh mandals that was established in 1920. Pic/Anushree Gaikwad
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Day one picture of Chinchpoklicha Chintamani
Chinchpoklicha Chintamani is of one of Mumbai&rsquo;s oldest sarvajanik Ganesh mandals that was established in 1920. Pic/Anushree Gaikwad


Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Day one picture of Raja Tejukayacha
Lakhs of devotees visit Raja Tejukayacha, renowned for its eco-friendly craftsmanship. Here`s the first day picture of Raja Tejukayacha. Pic/Anushree Gaikwad
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Day one picture of Raja Tejukayacha
Lakhs of devotees visit Raja Tejukayacha, renowned for its eco-friendly craftsmanship. Here`s the first day picture of Raja Tejukayacha. Pic/Anushree Gaikwad


Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Eknath Shinde performs puja, welcomes Lord Ganesh
Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde welcomed Lord Ganesh as the 10-day festival began on Wednesday. He also performed puja on Ganesh Chaturthi. Pic/Eknath Shinde`s office&nbsp;
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Eknath Shinde performs puja, welcomes Lord Ganesh
Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde welcomed Lord Ganesh as the 10-day festival began on Wednesday. He also performed puja on Ganesh Chaturthi. Pic/Eknath Shinde`s office&nbsp;


Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta offers prayers on Ganesh Chaturthi
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday offered prayers at the Ganesh Mandir on Baba Kharag Singh Marg on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, saying she prayed for the city`s progress and for the removal of all obstacles. "I congratulate everyone across India on this occasion. May God solve all our problems. May Lord Ganesh guide Delhi on the path of progress. I have prayed to God to remove all our obstacles," Gupta told reporters after offering prayers: PTI

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta offers prayers on Ganesh Chaturthi
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday offered prayers at the Ganesh Mandir on Baba Kharag Singh Marg on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, saying she prayed for the city`s progress and for the removal of all obstacles. "I congratulate everyone across India on this occasion. May God solve all our problems. May Lord Ganesh guide Delhi on the path of progress. I have prayed to God to remove all our obstacles," Gupta told reporters after offering prayers: PTI

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Mumbai police deploys over 17k cops in city for security
According to the Mumbai police, 17,600 cops will man the streets in the metropolis. A horse mounted police unit, drones, bomb detection and disposal squad and dog squads are also part of their elaborate deployment. Lakhs of devotees visit some of the popular pandals like `Lalbaugcha Raja` during the festival. Other well-known mandals in the area include Chinchpokli, Ganesh Gully and Tejukaya

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Mumbai police deploys over 17k cops in city for security
According to the Mumbai police, 17,600 cops will man the streets in the metropolis. A horse mounted police unit, drones, bomb detection and disposal squad and dog squads are also part of their elaborate deployment. Lakhs of devotees visit some of the popular pandals like `Lalbaugcha Raja` during the festival. Other well-known mandals in the area include Chinchpokli, Ganesh Gully and Tejukaya

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Ensure smooth and disciplined organisation of festival, says apex coordinating body of Ganesh mandals
The Brihanmumbai Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samanvay Samiti, the apex coordinating body of Ganesh mandals in the city has appealed to its members to ensure smooth and disciplined organisation of the festival. It has also urged the mandals to keep the festival apolitical in view of the upcoming civic polls, stressing that Ganeshotsav is rooted in culture and devotion: PTI

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Ensure smooth and disciplined organisation of festival, says apex coordinating body of Ganesh mandals
The Brihanmumbai Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samanvay Samiti, the apex coordinating body of Ganesh mandals in the city has appealed to its members to ensure smooth and disciplined organisation of the festival. It has also urged the mandals to keep the festival apolitical in view of the upcoming civic polls, stressing that Ganeshotsav is rooted in culture and devotion: PTI

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Maharashta culture department organises competitions&nbsp;
Multiple activities, programmes, celebrations and competitions have been organised by the state culture department during these ten days of festivities. Mandals (groups that celebrate the festival in public places) have been urged to take initiatives to raise awareness of the 12 forts of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj that have been accorded the UNESCO World Heritage status as well as Operation Sindoor and the spirit of `swadeshi`

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Maharashta culture department organises competitions&nbsp;
Multiple activities, programmes, celebrations and competitions have been organised by the state culture department during these ten days of festivities. Mandals (groups that celebrate the festival in public places) have been urged to take initiatives to raise awareness of the 12 forts of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj that have been accorded the UNESCO World Heritage status as well as Operation Sindoor and the spirit of `swadeshi`

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Elaborate decorations all over Mumbai to welcome Lord Ganesh
Elaborate decorations have been put up all over Mumbai to welcome the Lord Ganesh, revered as the harbinger of prosperity and destroyer of obstacles. For the first time, the Maharashtra government has declared the Ganesh celebrations as a state festival.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Elaborate decorations all over Mumbai to welcome Lord Ganesh
Elaborate decorations have been put up all over Mumbai to welcome the Lord Ganesh, revered as the harbinger of prosperity and destroyer of obstacles. For the first time, the Maharashtra government has declared the Ganesh celebrations as a state festival.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Uddhav Thackeray visits Raj Thackeray`s residence on Ganesh Chaturthi
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday visited his cousin and MNS chief Raj Thackeray`s residence-- Shivtirth in Dadar area of Mumbai on Ganesh Chaturthi. Pic/Special Arrangement by Rane Ashish
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Uddhav Thackeray visits Raj Thackeray`s residence on Ganesh Chaturthi
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday visited his cousin and MNS chief Raj Thackeray`s residence-- Shivtirth in Dadar area of Mumbai on Ganesh Chaturthi. Pic/Special Arrangement by Rane Ashish


Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Lalbaug draws inspiration from Rameswaram mythology for Ganesh festival
Siddesh Korgaonkar, Vice President of the Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal told IANS, &ldquo;This year&rsquo;s idol is inspired by the story where Lord Hanuman carries the body of Lord Shiva from Rameswaram. The intricate design reflects a glimpse of Rameswaram&rsquo;s sacred aura, blending mythology with artistry&rdquo;

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Lalbaug draws inspiration from Rameswaram mythology for Ganesh festival
Siddesh Korgaonkar, Vice President of the Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal told IANS, &ldquo;This year&rsquo;s idol is inspired by the story where Lord Hanuman carries the body of Lord Shiva from Rameswaram. The intricate design reflects a glimpse of Rameswaram&rsquo;s sacred aura, blending mythology with artistry&rdquo;

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal draws inspiration from Rameswaram mythology for Ganesh Chaturthi idol, pandal
The iconic Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal continues to uphold its 98-year-old tradition with this year&rsquo;s spectacular Ganesh idol, inspired by the mythological story of Rameswaram. Revered as the king of Ganesh Galli and affectionately known as the king of Mumbai, the 22-foot-tall idol captivates devotees with its unique theme drawn from the ancient Tamil legend: IANS

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal draws inspiration from Rameswaram mythology for Ganesh Chaturthi idol, pandal
The iconic Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal continues to uphold its 98-year-old tradition with this year&rsquo;s spectacular Ganesh idol, inspired by the mythological story of Rameswaram. Revered as the king of Ganesh Galli and affectionately known as the king of Mumbai, the 22-foot-tall idol captivates devotees with its unique theme drawn from the ancient Tamil legend: IANS

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Actor Govinda welcomes Ganpati Bappa at his Juhu residence
Bollywood actor Govinda, along with his wife Sunita and son Yash, welcomed Lord Ganesha into their home on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. The celebration took place at their residence in Mumbai`s Juhu. Pic/Satej Shinde
<img src="http://origin.mid-day.com/images/2025/aug/gvinda-ganpati_e.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" />

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Actor Govinda welcomes Ganpati Bappa at his Juhu residence
Bollywood actor Govinda, along with his wife Sunita and son Yash, welcomed Lord Ganesha into their home on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. The celebration took place at their residence in Mumbai`s Juhu. Pic/Satej Shinde


Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Devotees asked not to use bridges for Ganpati immersion
Certain railway bridges listed in a dilapidated or unsafe condition. Some of them have either been partially damaged or are under repair works. Therefore, devotees and mandals have been strictly asked not to use these bridges for carrying <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/article/ganesh-chaturthi-2025-mumbaikars-welcome-ganpati-bappa-with-devotion-and-cultural-fervour-23591327" rel="nofollow">Ganpati </a>idols during the procession and immersion.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Devotees asked not to use bridges for Ganpati immersion
Certain railway bridges listed in a dilapidated or unsafe condition. Some of them have either been partially damaged or are under repair works. Therefore, devotees and mandals have been strictly asked not to use these bridges for carrying Ganpati idols during the procession and immersion.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Idol processions barred on 12 unsafe bridges across Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued an important advisory to all Ganesh devotees and mandals regarding <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ganeshotsav-2025-no-politics-just-devotion-in-ganpati-mandals-23591271" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ganeshotsav </a>processions and idol immersions.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Idol processions barred on 12 unsafe bridges across Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued an important advisory to all Ganesh devotees and mandals regarding Ganeshotsav processions and idol immersions.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Ganesh Utsav festivities at Shivtirth
A large number of MNS workers were seen at his home on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.<img src="http://origin.mid-day.com/images/2025/aug/5rga_e.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" />

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Ganesh Utsav festivities at Shivtirth
A large number of MNS workers were seen at his home on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray celebrates Ganesh Utsav on Wednesday
MNS supporters and close friends join Raj Thackeray in offering prayers during <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ganeshotsav-2025-no-politics-just-devotion-in-ganpati-mandals-23591271" rel="nofollow">Ganeshotsav </a>at his Mumbai residence.
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray celebrates Ganesh Utsav on Wednesday
MNS supporters and close friends join Raj Thackeray in offering prayers during Ganeshotsav at his Mumbai residence.


Ganesh Chaurthi LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray offers prayers on Ganesh Chaturthi
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray offers prayers at his residence &lsquo;Shivtirth&rsquo; during Ganeshotsav celebrations in Mumbai.

Ganesh Chaurthi LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray offers prayers on Ganesh Chaturthi
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray offers prayers at his residence &lsquo;Shivtirth&rsquo; during Ganeshotsav celebrations in Mumbai.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray hosts Lord Ganesh at his residence
Raj hosts Lord Ganesh at his residence, located in the city`s Dadar area, every year. Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and his mother Rashmi also accompanied Uddhav.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Raj Thackeray hosts Lord Ganesh at his residence
Raj hosts Lord Ganesh at his residence, located in the city`s Dadar area, every year. Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and his mother Rashmi also accompanied Uddhav.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Uddhav Thackeray visits cousin Raj Thackeray`s home for Ganesh Chaturthi
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday visited `Shivtirth`, the residence of his cousin and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/raj-thackerays-mns-sacks-four-leaders-for-anti-party-activities-23591076" rel="nofollow">MNS</a>) president Raj Thackeray, on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Uddhav Thackeray visits cousin Raj Thackeray`s home for Ganesh Chaturthi
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday visited `Shivtirth`, the residence of his cousin and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray, on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: "Remover of obstacles, bestower of prosperity": Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends wishes on Ganesh Chaturthi 
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday extended heartfelt greetings to the people on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, wishing that the festival of Lord Ganesha brings happiness, peace, prosperity, and renewed energy into everyone`s lives. (ANI)

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: "Remover of obstacles, bestower of prosperity": Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends wishes on Ganesh Chaturthi
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday extended heartfelt greetings to the people on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, wishing that the festival of Lord Ganesha brings happiness, peace, prosperity, and renewed energy into everyone`s lives. (ANI)

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Indian stock market closed today for Ganesh Chaturthi 
Indian stock markets remained shut on Wednesday on account of Ganesh Chaturthi. (ANI)

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Indian stock market closed today for Ganesh Chaturthi
Indian stock markets remained shut on Wednesday on account of Ganesh Chaturthi. (ANI)

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Ganesh festival begins in Goa with fervour; CM, Governor, Archbishop extend wishes 
The ten-day-long Ganesh festival began in Goa on Wednesday with traditional fervour and devotion, as people across the state welcomed the elephant-headed deity into their homes. (PTI)

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: Ganesh festival begins in Goa with fervour; CM, Governor, Archbishop extend wishes
The ten-day-long Ganesh festival began in Goa on Wednesday with traditional fervour and devotion, as people across the state welcomed the elephant-headed deity into their homes. (PTI)

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Andhra Governor, CM, Jagan extend Ganesh Chaturthi greetings 
Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday conveyed greetings to the people on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. (PTI)

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Andhra Governor, CM, Jagan extend Ganesh Chaturthi greetings
Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday conveyed greetings to the people on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. (PTI)

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: PM Modi greets people on Ganesh Chaturthi 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi on Wednesday and wished everyone happiness, peace and good health. (PTI)

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: PM Modi greets people on Ganesh Chaturthi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi on Wednesday and wished everyone happiness, peace and good health. (PTI)

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: BSGSS has urged mandals to keep politics out of the festival
In view of the upcoming municipal elections, the BSGSS has urged mandals to keep politics out of the festival. &ldquo;The Maharashtra <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/himachal-pradesh-rains-government-orders-closure-of-educational-institutes-in-shimla-23591179" rel="nofollow">government </a>has declared this year&rsquo;s Ganeshotsav a state festival.&nbsp;The responsibility of mandals has increased to make it more disciplined and devotional. This year is special as municipal elections are due soon, but we appeal to all mandals to keep Ganeshotsav away from politics,&rdquo; the Samiti said in a statement.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: BSGSS has urged mandals to keep politics out of the festival
In view of the upcoming municipal elections, the BSGSS has urged mandals to keep politics out of the festival. &ldquo;The Maharashtra government has declared this year&rsquo;s Ganeshotsav a state festival.&nbsp;The responsibility of mandals has increased to make it more disciplined and devotional. This year is special as municipal elections are due soon, but we appeal to all mandals to keep Ganeshotsav away from politics,&rdquo; the Samiti said in a statement.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: All mandals seeks support from BMC during expected rains
Samiti appealed to all mandals and wrote to the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-sets-up-275-artificial-ponds-for-ganesh-idol-immersion-23591270" rel="nofollow">Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)</a> and Mumbai police, seeking support on issues such as waterlogging during expected rains, fire safety, health and hygiene, and law and order around mandals.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: All mandals seeks support from BMC during expected rains
Samiti appealed to all mandals and wrote to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Mumbai police, seeking support on issues such as waterlogging during expected rains, fire safety, health and hygiene, and law and order around mandals.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: No politics, just devotion in Ganpati mandals
This Ganesh festival, Mumbai will see 12,000 community (&lsquo;sarvajanik&rsquo;) <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ganeshotsav-2025-girgaon-unites-86-ganesh-mandals-for-historic-ashtavinayak-wari-celebration-23589013" rel="nofollow">Ganesh mandals</a>, of which 3000 are large-scale, along with more than two lakh household celebrations, according to the Brihanmumbai Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samanvay Samiti (BSGSS).&nbsp;

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 LIVE Updates: No politics, just devotion in Ganpati mandals
This Ganesh festival, Mumbai will see 12,000 community (&lsquo;sarvajanik&rsquo;) Ganesh mandals, of which 3000 are large-scale, along with more than two lakh household celebrations, according to the Brihanmumbai Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samanvay Samiti (BSGSS).&nbsp;

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