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
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
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
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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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
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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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
Mumbaikars bid an emotional farewell to Bappa with Ganesh Visarjan on September 17 and 18. Although the festivities have come to an end, the lifecycle of all Ganesh idols has not. We speak to environmental organisations and volunteers to decode what happens after immersion, including insights on waste generated during the festival
19 September,2024 12:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Limb was transported to city from Surat in 90 minutes; donor’s parents opted to help give others new lease of life
19 September,2024 07:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
Immersing idols in artificial ponds helps prevent water pollution and offers a more environmentally friendly way to dispose of the remains
18 September,2024 08:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta KasaleADVERTISEMENT
