The Maharashtra government has issued guidelines regarding Ganeshotsav celebrations, saying that processions should not be taken out before installing and immersing the idols of the deity.

At least 40 police personnel are present at the spot along with other authorities and professional swimmers to carry out rescue operations

Addressing a press conference at the party office here, the SP chief, who was scheduled to meet party leader Azam Khan on Monday, also claimed that the administration has said his visit could result in riots in Rampur.

Maharashtra witnessed 18 deaths as a result of drowning during the immersion of idols on ‘Anant Chaturdashi’, the last day of Ganesh festival.

The accused lured the minor and took her behind the pandal

A recently-launched book, 'Ganapati', carries paintings, drawings and sculptures of artist Sujata Bajaj and text by Jean Claude Carriere. Perhaps it was the darshan (the blessed vision) that both of them had been waiting for years.

In a video advertisement released by Meat and Livestock Australia recently, Lord Ganesha along with other religious figures is found to be 'toasting lamb'.