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Maharashtra’s Ganpatipule temple to enforce dress code, bar above-knee clothes

September 19, 2026 3:43 pm

From January 1 next year, devotees wearing above-the-knee shorts or skirts will not be allowed entry into the Ganpatipule temple in Ratnagiri district.

Ganpati Visarjan 2026: Central Railway to run 22 special night local trains on September 25-26 (Image generated using AI)

Ganpati Visarjan 2026: Central Railway to run 22 special night local trains in Mumbai, check timings

September 19, 2026 2:09 pm

Central Railway will run 22 special night suburban trains during Ganpati Festival 2026, including services on the September 25-26 immersion night.

Nita Ambani at Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

All eyes on Nita Ambani’s statement neckpiece at Antilia’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

September 16, 2026 11:28 am

Looking radiant in a handwoven Kanjeevaram sari in rich tones of jewel pink, the youngest daughter-in-law of the Ambani household performed a classical dance tribute to Lord Ganesha.

How are Mumbai societies preparing Ganpati prasad? Tukaram Mundhe wants to know

September 14, 2026 12:06 pm

Messages say even community meals limited to 100-200 society members fall under collective food distribution; FDA says advisories follow September 3 festival SOPs

Dagdusheth Ganpati Mandal Trust. (Express Photo)

Prem Mandir replica to greet devotees at Dagdusheth Ganpati mandal

September 10, 2026 10:23 pm

The festival will conclude on September 25, when the trust will take the idol for immersion at 4 pm.

Pune man leading war against noise pollution during Ganpati slapped on camera

September 04, 2026 3:57 am

Thirty-seven-year-old Bapat, who works at a BPO firm and lives in Pune’s Narayan Peth, has come into the spotlight after sparking a debate over noise levels in the city during the Ganpati festival.

Ganpati Special Trains 2026: Central Railway to run special services (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Central Railway to run 246 Ganpati special trains this year: Check routes, timings and stops

July 28, 2026 4:05 pm

246 Ganpati Special Trains 2026 will be operated by Central Railway to handle the festive rush. Check routes, timings and stoppages.

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.