Mumbai: As the favourite deity of Mumbai, Bhagwan Ganesh ji made his journey back home, after spending ten days with his bhakts, joining the crowd was Anant Ambani who like the millions on Mumbaikars took to street to bid farewell to the Lord of Love, kindness and fun. Anant Ambani joined the procession of Lalbaugcha Raja and expressed his devotion towards his Aradhya devata.He has been a regular visitor to the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal for years now, and regularly walks to Siddhivinayak to expr...Read More

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) successfully concluded the Shri Ganesh Visarjan ceremony for 2025, overseeing the eco-friendly immersion of nearly 80,000 idols in specially prepared artificial ponds across the city. The entire operation, which began on the morning of September 6th and concluded on September 7th, was conducted in accordance with guidelines from the National Green Tribunal and the Central Pollution Control Board to protect the environment. Immersion by the Numbers A...Read More

Ahmedabad: The city police have announced that on 6 September 2025, all types of vehicles (except those in the Ganesh Visarjan procession) will not be allowed to move on certain roads from 1:00 pm onwards. Commuters are advised to use the alternative routes provided. Roads Closed for Vehicle Movement: From ST (Geetamandir) via Jamalpur Bridge to Sardar Bridge towards Paldi. From ST (Geetamandir) via Raipur Crossroads to Sarangpur Circle, then via Kalupur Ingate. From Kalu...Read More

Surat: Ahead of Anant Chaturdashi on September 6, the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has set up 21 artificial ponds for immersing idols up to five feet tall, while larger idols will be taken directly to the coastal areas of Dumas, Hazira, and Ichhapore. Notably, this year the city has witnessed a record sthapana (installation) of around 81,000 Ganesh pandals. To ensure smooth immersions on Saturday, SMC will deploy officials from the fire department and traffic police, and provide cranes in ...Read More

Surat: As Ganeshotsav festivities continue with great enthusiasm across Gujarat, incidents of theft have marred the celebrations in the Mahidharpura area of the city. Taking advantage of the festive rush, burglars struck at multiple Ganesh pandals last night, stealing silver idols, lamps, cash, and other items before fleeing. The burglars attempted thefts in at least eight pandals in the Mahidharpura area, lifting silver idols, cash, and puja items. At one pandal, they even damaged a small idol...Read More

Vadodara: The city police arrest a 38-year-old woman for allegedly masterminding the incident in which eggs were hurled at a Ganesh procession on August 26. With her arrest, the total number of people held in the case rises to 10. The accused, Sadeka Sindhi of Khankhah Mohalla in Wadi, is picked up on Monday after her name comes up during the interrogation of her stepson, Junaid Sindhi, who was arrested a day earlier. According to police sources, Sadeka and others had allegedly held a meeting t...Read More

Vadodara: Eggs were thrown at the Ganesh idol during the Agman procession last week  near Madar Market in Panigate area. After the incidnet the city police has made multiple arersted, in recent arrested three acussed Junaid Sindhi, Sameer, and Anas were nabbed from Ajmer. Today after brining them to Vadodara, the city police conducted a reconstruction of the incident duing which the accued were punlic parded in the area and could be seen aploing with floled hands. The accused were also having d...Read More

Vadodara witnessed a commotion last night at a Ganpati pandal in Diwalipura slum quarters, Tarsali, during the Chappanbhog ceremony. Locals rushed to the site after hearing unusual sounds from a vehicle parked near the pandal. According to residents, stones were reportedly thrown from the vehicle. Upon receiving information about the incident, senior police officials, including the DCP, rushed to the spot and conducted combing operations late at night. Preliminary checks did not reveal any conc...Read More

Vadodara: Eggs were thrown at a Ganesha idol during a Ganesh Sthapan procession late on August 25. The incident occurred around 2:30 am near Madar Market on the route from Panigate Darwaja to Mandvi, close to the City Police Station. The police acted swiftly, controlling the situation and launching an investigation that has now led to the arrest of nine accused, including a minor. Gang Involvement Found During the initial probe, two accused, identified as Sufiyan and Shahzad, were arrested. ...Read More

Vadodara: The city police today carried out a public parade of two accused who were arrested for allegedly hurling eggs at Ganpati idols in the Panigate area early on Monday morning. The police had arrested three individuals on Tuesday, including a minor in conflict with the law. During the parade, the two accused—Sufiyan alias Gama Salimbhai Mansuri (20) and Shahnawaz alias Badbad Mohammad Irshad Qureshi (29)—could be seen with folded hands, struggling to walk as they were brought to the i...Read More