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Mumbai PoP idol ban: ‘It is a myth that clay idols can’t be big’
President of a sculptors’ body throws weight being government’s firm stand on POP idol ban, and offers suggestions for clay idol-makers
26 February,2025 11:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Idol sculptors can apply for free clay, space at TMC
To promote eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, a meeting was held on January 16 with sculptors and public Ganesh festival committees under the direction of the municipal commissioner
21 February,2025 04:20 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Aaditya Thackeray targets BJP over immersion of PoP Ganesh idols
Aaditya Thackeray said that several Ganesh mandals couldn't immerse their idols because of these guidelines
11 February,2025 09:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maghi Ganeshotsav: BMC provides additional facilities for smooth immersion
The BMC said that it deepened artificial lakes at various locations
11 February,2025 05:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BMC mandates eco-friendly idols for Maghi Ganesh Utsav
Civic body wants mandals to go green and use eco-friendly idols; violators to face legal action under pollution laws
08 January,2025 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
'Will give free shadu to idol makers for eco-friendly Ganeshotsav celebrations'
A review meeting was held on Thursday between the BMC administration, office bearers of Ganeshotsav mandals and representatives of idol makers' association at Parel
20 December,2024 09:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Gang of mobile phone thieves who targeted people during Ganpati immersions held
Taking advantage of crowding, the gang targeted devotees during annual immersion of Ganesh idols at Girgaon Chowpatty (sea front) and its adjoining areas in South Mumbai, he said
30 October,2024 08:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Boat capsizes during Andhericha Raja immersion, no one injured, say police
The Andhericha Raja visarjan procession began on Saturday afternoon, and on Sunday morning at around 11 am, the Andhericha Raja reached Versova jetty for the immersion
22 September,2024 08:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
Valuables offered to Bappa at Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal sold for Rs 2.35 crore
The Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh Mandal in Mumbai concluded the auction of the valuables offered to Lord Ganesha during the 10-day Ganeshotsav festival. A 1-kg gold biscuit fetched the highest price of Rs 75.9 lakh
21 September,2024 11:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Donations at Lalbaghcha Raja reach over 5.6 crore cash
In addition to the cash donations, precious metals including gold and silver were also contributed
20 September,2024 09:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent