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Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao greets people on eve of Vinayaka Chavithi

CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday extended greetings on Vinayaka Chavithi to the public and urged them to celebrate it peacefully. He said the State had made rapid strides in different sectors and prayed to Lord Ganesha to ensure uninterrupted welfare and development schemes.

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Governor extends Vinayaka Chavithi festival greetings

Governor S. Abdul Nazeer conveyed Vinayaka Chavithi greetings to the people

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800-year-old Ganesha idol found on Hyderabad outskirts

800-yr-old Ganesha idol found in Hyderabad. Historians, CEO of Pleach India Foundation, convener of Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam and co-convener saw the idol at Bhagirathi Sivalayam.

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Vinayaka Chavithi: There is a buzz around sustainable celebrations in Visakhapatnam

In Visakhapatnam, a growing tribe of eco-conscious people is exploring ways to reduce carbon footprint during festive celebrations

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Making of the 150-kg ‘kozhukattai’ for Rock Fort Ganesha in Tiruchi

Family-run Agasthiar Publications prepares supersized 'Kozhukattai' for Lord Ganesha's birthday. Ingredients like jaggery, rice flour, ghee, coconut, cardamom, nutmeg & sesame seeds are mixed & steamed together. Servings of 75 kg each are offered at two shrines & distributed to devotees.

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Eco-friendly Ganesha idols are the norm as artisans strive to meet demand

Mysuru's traditional clay artisans have switched to eco-friendly Ganesha idols due to growing demand and environmental consciousness. Vegetable dye-based water colours are used, while large idols are still Mumbai-styled with chemical paints. The artisans have formed an association to promote eco-friendly idols and generate employment. MCC has warned against stocking…

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Ganesha Chaturthi: BBMP, KSPCB set norms to observe eco-friendly Ganesha festival

BBMP bans PoP Ganesha idols, issues guidelines for eco-friendly festivities. 63 single-window clearance centres set up. Police, Bescom, Fire Dept to monitor. KSPCB issues guidelines for use of loud speakers, plastics. Police to ensure peace.

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Tamil Nadu to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with eco-friendly idols of Lord Ganesha

This year the Ganesh Chaturthi festival begins on September 19 and will continue for ten days until September 29. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Two-day workshop on making eco-friendly Ganesha begins

Parisara Balaga, an environmental forum, held a two-day workshop to create awareness of eco-friendly Ganesha idols. The objective was to reduce air and water pollution and protect aquatic life. Resource persons taught participants how to mix ingredients and make idols, which they could take home for worship. The Mysuru City…

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Idols and sculptures are valued in Bengaluru, say migrant artisans

Migrant artisans from across the country arrive in Bengaluru during festival seasons such as Ganesha Chaturthi and Durga Puja. Many artisans from Kolkata travel to the City during the Ganesha season and stay on to make idols for the Durga festive season.

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State yet to achieve equality in social justice, says Sivagiri Madhom chief

Kerala's Sivagiri Madhom said "equal social justice" yet to be achieved & Brahminical dominance still prevalent in temples. Sachidananda Swamy, president of Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham Trust, asked how far State can go in social reformation after Guru's samadhi. He urged govt to make "Daiva Dasakam" official prayer song &…

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Gandhi statue vandalism: Parents say alcohol addiction driving youth to such acts

Pandrahalli (Chitradurga) residents shocked as two youths arrested for vandalising Mahatma Gandhi statue. Parents believe alcohol influenced act. Villagers urge closure of illegal liquor shops. Accused had gone on bike ride, consumed alcohol & vandalised statue. Police tracked them down & remanded in custody. Father had been fighting against liquor…

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Madhya Pradesh: Special ‘Bhasma Aarti’ performed at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain for Chandrayaan-3

A special ‘Bhasma Aarti’ was performed at the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain district for the success of India's third lunar mission — Chandrayaan-3 — on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Govt. gives administrative nod to renovate Ganapati temple pond

Govt grants admin sanction to renovate pond of Ganapati temple in Thalassery constituency.

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V.D. Satheesan welcomes Govindan’s statement that Lord Ganesha is not a myth

He suspects CPI(M)-BJP conspiracy behind the controversy

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Speaker did not say anything about beliefs or believers: Shailaja

Former Health Minister wonders what is the need for creating such a noise

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NSS escalates attack on Speaker, asks believers to offer prayers at Ganesha temples across Kerala

NSS launches campaign to protect rights of believers after Speaker's anti-Hindu remark. NSS calls on community members to visit Ganesha temples and offer prayers. NSS issues directive against any communally sensitive action. NSS counters statement by CPI(M) State Secretary, saying dismissing beliefs of community in name of scientific temper affects…

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Three arrested for vandalising car in Bengaluru

Bengaluru Police arrest 3 youths who threatened car owner, vandalised car on Varthur Road. Identified as Keshava, Ravindra, Ganesha, they picked fight in garb of road rage to rob commuters. Police probing if they involved in similar incidents. Zero tolerance towards such deceptive elements.

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Teenager run over by tractor carrying Ganesha idol for immersion near Bengaluru

A 16-year-old boy was crushed to death under a tractor, which was carrying a Ganesha idol for immersion, in Madahalli on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Friday

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Ganesha festival celebrated at Hubballi Idgah ground amid tight security

Elaborate security arrangements were made at the Hubbali Idgah ground to avert any untoward incident during Ganesh Chathurthi celebrations

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From modak and laddoo to puran poli and amti, the traditional Ganesh Chaturthi delicacies

Ahead of Vinayaka Chavithi, Vizagites share the traditions they’ve brought with them from their home States

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Rare Kakatiya-era miniature sculpture of Lord Ganesha found

The iconography is in conformity with Silpa and Agama texts

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Idol makers at Pottery Town prepare for Ganesha Chaturthi

Bengaluru As the countdown to Ganesha Chaturthi celebrations, after two pandemic-hit years, begins,

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Bengal’s traditional idol makers return to Visakhapatnam ahead of Vinayaka Chavithi

Artisans from West Bengal have returned after two challenging pandemic years and workshops are busy again as Visakhapatnam sees a growing demand for clay Ganesha idols ahead of Vinayaka Chavithi

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Eco-friendly Ganeshas reinforce the green message

Clay idols are all decked up and ready to go to the pandals

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