It is one of the biggest festivals for Hindus that is celebrated pan India – The Ganesh Chaturthi is just round the corner and cities across the country gear up for the mega festivities. Markets are buzzing with action and Ganesha idols are all set to dot the streets. In Mumbai, a city known for its huge Ganesha idols and massive celebrations, festivities have already begun with several Ganesha processions being held over the weekend. The famous Chinchpokli Chintamani idol was was also unveiled in the city earlier in the week.
In Bengaluru, BBMP officials have been directed to thoroughly check and grant permissions for Ganesha idol installation without any delay. This is the first time cities will see mass celebrations after two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Here are the latest updates for Ganesh Chaturthi 2022 celebrations:
#WATCH | Maharashtra: The first look of ?Lalbaugcha Raja? unveiled in Mumbai ahead of #GaneshChaturthi pic.twitter.com/NOn454cIHt— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2022
?It?s a non-issue, the govt is trying to divert the attention of people?: @NasirHussainINCJoin the broadcast with @GrihaAtul | @harishupadhya #Ganeshotsav2022 pic.twitter.com/Q9cM3PGz6N
— News18 (@CNNnews18) August 29, 2022
Telangana | Markets of Hyderabad become vibrant with Lord Ganesh idols, ahead of the festival of #GaneshChaturthi (28.08) pic.twitter.com/HmTInW2V0M— ANI (@ANI) August 28, 2022
- Spelling cheers for lakhs of people travelling to the coastal Konkan region for Ganeshotsav, the Maharashtra government has decided to waive off all road toll taxes from August 27 to September 11. The concession will be applicable on road toll booths on the Mumbai-Bengaluru, and the Mumbai-Goa highways and other state highways ahead of the 10-day festival starting from August 31.
Gujarat |Eco friendly-idols of Lord Ganesh -clay idols- displayed at an exhibition in Rajkot ahead of #GaneshChaturthiOrganiser Dr Nutan Gokani says,?Idea was that when you establish Lord Ganesh idol,shouldn?t be made of PoP or harmful material but clay that dissolves in water? pic.twitter.com/qHwRXEpghk
— ANI (@ANI) August 27, 2022
- Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most vibrantly celebrated festivals in India. Huge pandals are erected to worship Lord Ganesha and the 10 days see a hoard of devotees coming and offering sweets and other things to God. Lord Ganesha was born on the Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Bhadrapada month. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on August 31 ? Here is the History, Significance and Muhurat of the festival ? READ MORE.
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