Devotees urged not to immerse idols in GangaOctober 3rd, 2009 VARANASI - Concerned with the increased levels of pollution in Ganga river after the recent immersion festival, a voluntary organization in Varanasi has asked people not to immerse idols in it, which have chemicals or artificial colours. But save Ganga campaigners say that despite warning several idols with chemical colours were immersed in the National River.
Rise in pollution in river Yamuna due to immersion of idolsSeptember 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Immersion of idols of Goddess Durga in the river Yamuna on the last day of Navratri, has led to a rise in pollution level in the already contaminated river. "We don't feel good when we come here.
Durga Puja begins in KolkataSeptember 24th, 2009 KOLKATA - Durga Puja began here on Wednesday with idols of the Goddess Durga being displayed around the city in pandals for the public to worship. Aesthetically designed and decorated pandals have turned Kolkata into a city of temples.
Woman artist in Kolkata makes a mark in idol sculptingSeptember 18th, 2009 KOLKATA - China Pal, a successful woman sculptor and a studio owner, makes a mark in male-dominated idol sculpting craft in Kumartuli, the nerve centre of the clay idol-makers of West Bengal. When Pal started sculpting idols of Goddess Durga, she had faced flak for trying to enter a male domain.
Good response to auction of ornaments offered at Ganesha PujaSeptember 9th, 2009 MUMBAI - The organising committee of the famed 'Lalbag ka Raja' community Ganesha Puja pandal commenced the auctioning of various ornaments which were offered by devotees during the ten-day festival of Ganesha Chaturthi. Ornaments worth rupees 26,94,155 lakh were bought by the bidding buyers.
Devotees throng famous Lalbag Ganesha shrine in MumbaiSeptember 7th, 2009 MUMBAI - After the conclusion of the ten-day Ganesha Chaturthi, devotees on Sunday made a beeline to the famous 'Lalbag ka Raja' shrine in Mumbai. Devotees came to seek blessings from the reverent deity, Lord Ganesha, during the Ganesha Chaturthi festival and offered coconuts.
Immersion of Ganesha idols poses threat to aquatic life in SuratSeptember 5th, 2009 SURAT - The immersion of thousands of idols during the recently concluded Ganesha festival in the waters of Ukai dam near Surat poses a pollution threat. Most of the elaborately painted and decorated idols are worshipped before being taken in mass processions for immersion into nearby rivers, lakes and sea.
Millions in Mumbai to bid adieu to Lord GaneshSeptember 3rd, 2009 MUMBAI - Mumbaikars geared up to bid farewell to their beloved elephant-headed god Thursday, with around 100,000 big and small Ganpati idols set to be immersed amid tight security on the final day of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. An estimated five million people are expected to witness the immersion ceremonies all over the city and suburbs, with the day - called Anant Chaturdashi - having been declared a holiday by the Maharashtra government.
Cash offerings reach 10 million rupees on fifth day of Ganesha festivalAugust 28th, 2009 MUMBAI - On the fifth day of the ten-day Ganesha Chaturthi festival, the organisers of a community Puja pandal in Mumbai confirmed that they have already received donations over 10 million rupees. Members of the organising committee of the famed 'Lalbaug Ka Raja' who have erected 23-feet Lord Ganpati idol in Mumbai said that this year the devotees have been more generous to their beloved lord.
Political parties set up Ganesh Puja pandals in RajkotAugust 27th, 2009 MUMBAI - In a bid to cash on one of the biggest gatherings of devotees during the ongoing Ganesha festival, political parties have set up pandals or makeshift temples here. The 10-day festivities mark the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, signifying good omen and prosperity.
Elephants worship Lord Ganesha in MudumalaiAugust 24th, 2009 MUDUMALAI - A group of elephants on Monday worshipped Lord Ganesha at a temple in Mudumalai on the occasion of the ongoing 10-day Ganesha festival. The unique annual ceremony is being conducted by elephants in Mudumalai Tiger sanctuary for last 25 years.
Devotees to worship 100 million rupee Ganesha idol in MumbaiAugust 23rd, 2009 MUMBAI - As people in different parts of the country are celebrating Ganesha Chaturthi or the birthday of Lord Ganesha on Sunday, several religious community groups in Mumbai are taking pride in worshipping Ganesha idols in makeshift temples. At Wadala in Mumbai, a community Ganesha Puja has been organised where the idol is believed to be the richest in terms of cost.
Ganesha Chaturthi festival charms devotees across the countryAugust 23rd, 2009 BHUBANESHWAR/ BANGALORE - On the occasion of Ganesha Chaturthi (birthday), many devotees in different parts of the country like to pay their special obeisance to Lord Ganesha in distinct ways. In Bhubaneshwar, an artist has sculpted Lord Ganesha idols from soap for the 10-day annual Ganesha Chaturthi which commenced on Sunday (Aug.23).
Artists sculpt eco-friendly idols ahead of Ganesh ChaturthiAugust 22nd, 2009 CHENNAI/AURANGABAD - The artists across the country are giving shape to eco-friendly idols of Lord Ganesha, prior to 'Ganesh Chaturthi'. The demand for Lord Ganesha idols is on the rise as the festival begins from Sunday.herefore, the artists in Chennai are giving final touches to the Ganesha idols.
No immersion of idols in tank around Sher Shah's tombFebruary 2nd, 2009 PATNA - It is official now. For the first time in more than two and half decades, authorities have not allowed immersion of idols in the tank surrounding the 16th century tomb of Afghan king Sher Shah Suri in Sasaram in Bihar's Rohtas district.
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