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Toxic idols choking rivers, say environmentalists
The immersion of thousands of idols containing toxic chemicals into the rivers and lakes during the festivals such as Durga Puja and Ganesh Chaturthi is posing a pollution threat, say the environmentalists. ANI
Ganesha festival offerings auctioned for a cause in Mumbai
Offerings made by devotees to Lord Ganesha during recently concluded Ganesha Chaturthi festival are being auctioned in Mumbai. ANI
Hyderabads Hussain Sagar Lake dying a slow death due to idol immersion
With every passing year Hyderabads Hussain Sagar Lake is dying a slow death due to the immersion of thousands of idols during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, environmentalists said on Wednesday. ANI
10-day Ganesha Chaturthi festival comes to an end
Hundreds of thousands of devotees participated in the immersion ceremony of the idols of Lord Ganesha as the 10-day Ganesha Chaturthi festival came to an end today. ANI
Ganesha festival brings Hindus and Muslims together
In many areas of Mumbai, Muslims joined Hindus in celebration of Ganesha Chaturthi, the festival that marks the birthday of Lord Ganesha. ANI
Communal harmony marks Ganesh Chaturthi processions in Maharashtra
Hindu devotees from all walks of life participated in Ganesh Chaturthi processions at Tasgaon in Maharashtras Sangli District on Sunday. ANI
14 undertrials escape from Margaon jail; massive search on
As many as 14 undertrials escaped Margao judicial lock-up, about 30 kilometres from here, when they were brought out of their cell to offer prayers on the Ganesh Chaturthi celebration on Saturday night. ANI
Maharashtrians commence Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations
Chants of Ganapati Bappa Morya, Mangala Murti Morya began resounding across Maharashtra at the start of the annual 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival on Saturday. ANI
Vice President greets people on eve of Ganesh Chaturthi
The Vice President, Mohammad Hamid Ansari, has greeted the people of country on the eve of auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.In his message, Ansari said: This festival celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, who symbolizes wisdom, prosperity and happiness. Lord Ganesha is invoked before any auspicious work begins and for removing obstacles on the path of spiritual and material success. ANI
Hindus and Muslims hold a prayer meet in blast-hit Hyderabad
Hindus and Muslims held a prayer meet here on Wednesday ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi and Ramadan. ANI
Mumbai witness tight security ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi
Security has been stepped up in Mumbai ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival that marks the birthday of Lord Ganesha. ANI
Around 25000 security personnel to secure World Military Games
In the wake of Hyderabad blasts and subsequent intelligence inputs that the main venue of the World Military Games was on terror groups target, security for the international event was reviewed here today taking into account all possible scenarios. ANI
Eco-friendly Ganesha idols to save marine life in Tamil Nadu
Ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, many idol-makers in Tamil Nadu are preparing eco-friendly Ganesha idols with the objective of saving the states precious marine life. ANI
Preparations in full swing for Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai
Preparations for Ganesh Chaturthi festival are in full swing here, with sculptures witnessing the busiest time of the year to meet an enormous demand for Lord Ganesha idols for the annual festival, which is just a month away. ANI
Preparations in full swing for Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai
Preparations for Ganesh Chaturthi festival are in full swing here, with sculptures witnessing the busiest time of the year to meet an enormous demand for Lord Ganesha idols for the annual festival, which is just a month away. ANI
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