Ganesh Chaturthi: Protection for Lalbaugcha Raja

Mumbai's famous Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh mandal will this time witness heightened security and an increased insurance cover of Rs 14 crore, in wake of the triple blasts in Mumbai on July 13. Ganesh......

24K cops, drones to be deployed in Mumbai for Ganesh immersion

More than 24,000 police personnel will be deployed for immersion processions on Anant Chaturdashi, the tenth and final day of the Ganpati festival in Mumbai on Tuesday, an official said on Monday.......

Ganesh Chaturthi: The Lalbaugcha Raja in PHOTOS

Located at Lalbaug market, Lalbaugcha Raja is one of the oldest sarvajanik (public) Ganesh festivals of Mumbai established in 1934. During the pre-Independence era, the festival was used......

Lalbaugcha Raja Is Back!

One of Mumbai's iconic Sarvajanik Ganpatis, Lalbaugcha Raja, was unveiled on Friday, September 15. Lalbaugcha Raja, one of the oldest and popular Ganesh mandals in Mumbai, entered its 90th year in......

2nd year running, brands take a backseat for Ganeshotsav amid curbs

With a cap on the size of idols, ban on processions and restrictions on devotees visiting pandals, celebrations are toned down for the second year in a row. IMAGE: A priest wearing a protective......

Mumbai's richest, famous Ganpati mandals secure bumper insurance

The 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival set to begin from Friday has seen a bumper season for insurance in the city. Sector officials said about Rs 450 crore (Rs 4.50 billion) worth of cover has been......

Bumper insurance for Ganpati mandals in Maharashtra

Most popular mandal in Mumbai, Lalbaugcha Raja, takes Rs 51 crore cover. The 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival set to begin from Friday has seen a bumper season for the insurance sector. Insurance......

Bollywood Says Goodbye To Ganpati

As India bids adieu to Lord Ganesha on the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi, film folk rush to the pandals for one last visit. Photograph: Kind courtesy Nushrratt Bharuccha/Instagram Nushrratt......

Rakul-Jackky's First Ganpati

Film folk celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi by bringing Lord Ganesha home and making beautiful memories on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakul Singh/Instagram Rakul Singh and Jackky Bhagnani......

'Welcome Home Bappa,' Says Bollywood

Bollywood stars welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes.   Photograph: Kind courtesy Ananya Panday/Instagram Ananya Panday says, 'Welcome home Bappa.'   Photograph: Kind courtesy Janhvi......

Kajol, Katrina's AMAZING Festive Style!

From making a style statement in sari to going floral, Bollywood and television divas gave us WOW looks during the Ganpati festival. Namrata Thakker picks the best dressed stars. Photograph: Kind......

VIDEO: Tendulkar, family offer prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja

Seeking blessings of Mumbai’s oldest and popular Lord Ganesh idols, Sachin Tendulkar along with his family visited Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai on Sunday.   Tendulkar, who was accompanied......

PHOTOS: Sachin Tendulkar offers prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar with son Arjun at the Lalbaugcha Raja. Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar. God of Cricket Sachin Tendulkar offered prayers at the famous Lalbaugcha Raja on Tuesday with his wife......

Take a look at Yuvraj and Tendulkar's Ganpati Bappa!

  Ganesh Chaturthi is undoubtedly Mumbai’s favourite festival! The city wears a lively look during the 10-day festivities as Hindus welcome Lord Ganesha, the destroyer of......