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Immersive virtual darshan of Dagdusheth Ganpati brings hope to those in Pune hospitals

September 05, 2025 4:39 pm

Patients at two Pune hospitals could take part in the Ganpati aarti on the first day of the festival through a Virtual Reality (VR) initiative.

Over 1.55 lakh Ganesh idols immersed so far, BMC gears up for Anant Chaturdashi

September 03, 2025 10:46 pm

In a bid to prepare for the huge influx of crowds, the BMC has deployed 10,000 civic staffers to assist devotees with the immersion process.

For the first time, the festival will be celebrated at the newly inaugurated Shrimant Dagdusheth Ganpati Devalaya in Phuket, facing the calm blue waters of Rawai Beach.

Beyond borders: Thailand celebrates with a Dagdusheth Ganpati, Japan says Konnichiwa to Bappa

September 01, 2025 7:56 pm

Visitors will witness a spectacle that is quintessentially Maharashtrian: Puneri Pathaks and traditional Marathi troupes performing against the stunning backdrop of Phuket’s shores, weaving Maharashtra’s vibrant traditions with Thailand’s timeless warmth.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh join Ganpati festivities at Ambani residence; Ranveer dances to 'Deva Shree Ganesha'

August 28, 2025 5:56 pm

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh were spotted at the Ganpati festivities held at the Ambani residence, Antilia.

Ganpati mandals get political colours ahead of civic polls

August 26, 2025 7:58 am

Banners and posters of politicians now have come up at the entrances of many pandals, indicating the support and resources they provide to the mandals

The ticket booking for Ganpati Special trains this year has commenced.

Ganpati Special Trains 2025: Indian Railways to run 380 Special train trips this year - Full list

August 22, 2025 2:16 pm

Indian Railways Ganpati Trains 2025 Full List: To ensure smooth and comfortable travel for devotees and passengers during Ganesh Chaturthi 2025, Indian Railways (IR) has decided to operate over 380 special train trips.

Central Railway to run 44 extra special trains for Ganpati festival

July 30, 2025 2:52 pm

Ganpati Special trains include eight bi-weekly special services between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Sawantwadi Road, and 36 unreserved MEMU special services between Diva and Khed.

Last year, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board released data from 2019-2023 to show that water pollution in the rivers of Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad rose dangerously during the festival. Ganpati

Kasba Ganpati turns green: Pune sculptor crafts idol from patented eco-friendly material

September 17, 2024 10:41 am

One of the concerns of Ganeshotsav is the massive pollution from conventional idols made of Plaster of Paris and toxic chemical colours.

Food trail to try as you go pandal hopping for Pune’s Ganesh Utsav

September 14, 2024 10:21 am

If you start from the Tilak Road side of the Peths, do not miss the piping hot Anarse Samosawala just opposite the main building of Dnyan Prabodhini. These samosas have been a fan favourite and are known to fly out like hot cakes.