The Ganeshotsav mandals in Mumbai celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 in a significant manner. This year, Mumbai residents welcomed the tallest Lord Ganesha idol of 45-foot. The 11th lane of Khetwadi (Khetwadi 11th Galli as it is locally called) has the tallest Lord Ganesha idol so far in Mumbai. The Khetwadi 11th Galli Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal was founded in 1962. This year the mandal is celebrating its 62nd year. The 45-foot towering idol of ‘Mumbaicha Maharaja’, known as ‘Khetwadi cha Lambodara’, can be seen in the Indra Dev avatar. Watch the video to know more about the tallest Ganpati!
25 September,2023 07:01 PM IST | Mumbai
Each year, millions of Ganpati idols are made in numerous ganesha idol-making workshops for the Ganpati festival in India. As Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 comes close, we visited this ganpati murti-making workshop in Mumbai where one can find a range of idols in making - from the traditional clay idols which are eco-friendly to the long-lasting fiber idols. Here is how the brothers at Trumurti Arts Studio are following the generational craft of Ganpati idol-making. Take a look.
15 September,2023 06:56 PM IST
According to a 2013 Maharashtra Pollution Control Board report, large-scale immersion of PoP idols can lead to a gradual and persistent change in water quality, particularly in water bodies such as wells and ponds. But Hamrapur idol makers claim it’s difficult to work with shaadu maati. Watch Sachin Bhagat, owner of an idol-making workshop in Hamrapur explain how Covid-19, the subsequent lockdowns and the ban on PoP affected their business.
21 August,2022 03:14 PM IST | Mumbai
Ganpati Bappa Morya! Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya! Watch the full visarjan aarti of Mumbaicha Raja Mandal, Ganesh Galli from the safety of your home!
19 September,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Watch TV actor Rithvik Dhanjani making eco-friendly Ganpati idol all by himself. Rithvik is spreading the message of saving the environment and celebrating the Ganpati festival with simplicity and at home.
10 September,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Maharashtra issues a set of guidelines asking organizers to ensure Covid-19 appropriate behavior and make pandals less glitzy; the height of home idols capped at 2 feet
30 June,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
The ex N.S.S. students of Hinduja College and the current N.S.S students are gearing up to make eco-friendly Ganesh idol for their college. More than 25 students will learn to make eco-friendly Ganesh idol with the waste note books paper for their college to save environment Story By - Kranti Vibhute,Mid-Day
22 August,2010 12:00 PM IST
Looks like the holy Ganges River will have a hard time in getting cleaned even after the steps being taken by the government.
23 September,2015 11:53 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
