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TMC opens applications for free shadu clay and land for idol makers Ganeshotsav 2025

TMC opens applications for free shadu clay and land for idol makers

This initiative aims to promote eco-friendly festivities by encouraging the use of shadu clay instead of Plaster of Paris (PoP)

10 March,2025 10:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai PoP idol ban: ‘It is a myth that clay idols can’t be big’

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
PoP idol ban: Sculptors seek ‘practical solution’ from government

PoP idol ban: Sculptors seek ‘practical solution’ from government

Civic body issues stern guidelines, says will deny permission for pandals if instructions not followed

19 February,2025 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Aaditya Thackeray targets BJP over immersion of PoP Ganesh idols

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

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

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'

'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
Gang of mobile phone thieves who targeted people during Ganpati immersions held Mumbai

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
Boat capsizes during Andhericha Raja immersion, no one injured, say police Watch Video

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

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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