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Ganesh Chaturthi 2021 Highlight: Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations Begin Across Country Amid Covid Curbs

Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated today across the country with enthusiasm and fervour.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2021 Highlight: Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations Begin Across Country Amid Covid Curbs

Happy 2021 Ganesh Chaturthi: The 10-day festivities will come to an end with Ganesh Visarjan.

New Delhi:

Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated today, September 10. The ten-day festival is celebrated across the country with enthusiasm and fervour.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and several other political leaders wished the people of the country on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, which marks the birth of Lord Ganesh.

Ganesh Chaturthi falls in August or September and is celebrated in many states, especially Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka.

According to the Hindu calendar, Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada.

Across the country, Ganeshotsav celebrations begin today and will end after 10 days on Anant Chaturdashi, which is also called Ganesh Visarjan. On the day of Ganesh Visarjan, idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed and devotees offer prayers to Lord Ganesha.

Lord Ganesha is the Hindu god of wisdom, prosperity and fortune.

Here are the updates on Ganesh Chaturthi 2021:

Sep 10, 2021 22:16 (IST)
Subdued Celebrations At Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja Amid Covid Restrictions
Amid strict COVID-19 restrictions in Mumbai, the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at the famous Lalbaugcha Raja pandal are muted, as the darshan (holy view) has gone virtual.

Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) has been imposed from September 10 to 19 as a precautionary measure, banning the gathering of people, to curb the transmission of the virus. The police stuck notices outside the pandal that read, "No devotees allowed to go for prayers."
Sep 10, 2021 20:43 (IST)
Nitin Gadkari, Uddhav Thackeray Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi Follwing Covid Norms
Amid strict COVID-19 restrictions in Mumbai, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, former CM Devendra Fadanavis, and Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with their families on Friday.

While undertaking the celebrations in a closed gathering, the leaders laid emphasis on following COVID-19 protocols.

Union Minister Gadkari set up a Ganesh idol with his family at his Nagpur residence. The residence was beautifully decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands.

Mr Fadnavis, who also celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with his family, said, "I request the Lord Ganesha to end this COVID pandemic and shower blessing on every person. We request the government to open the temples as lakhs 
Sep 10, 2021 18:38 (IST)
Maharashtra: Ganesh Fest Begins Under Covid Shadow, Chief Minister Prays For Destruction Of "Evil" Virus
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday urged citizens to launch a strong movement against coronavirus and said he prayed to Lord Ganesh to destroy all "evil and negativity" as the 10-day festival dedicated to the deity began amid the pandemic and looming threat of a third wave.

People welcomed Lord Ganesh in their homes and pandals in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra without pomp and gaiety and with focus on online "darshan" to avoid gathering as the state government has made it clear it does not want to take any chance in view of an uptick in cases, especially in the metropolis.
Sep 10, 2021 17:43 (IST)
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi With Family
Sep 10, 2021 15:01 (IST)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: A Very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi From Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan And Taimur

Bollywood stars have filled up Instagram with Ganesh Chaturthi greetings on social media. However, the one that has our heart was posted by Kareena Kapoor on Instagram. She posted a picture of husband Saif Ali Khan and son Taimur worshipping lord Ganesha.

Sep 10, 2021 14:45 (IST)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Ganesh Chaturthi Wishes For Friends, Family

Let this Ganesh Chaturthi be the beginning of everything that is prosperous and inspiring.

Sep 10, 2021 14:37 (IST)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Ganesh Chaturthi Wishes For Friends, Family

May Lord Ganesha bless you and your family with good fortune and wisdom and remove all obstacles. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!

Sep 10, 2021 14:20 (IST)
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Sep 10, 2021 13:46 (IST)
Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations On A Limited Scale In Temples Across Delhi
Delhi is celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi in a very low key manner as for a second consecutive year, public place celebrations and processions or gatherings related to the festival have been prohibited in Delhi due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has put a ban on festivities and urged devotees to celebrate at home. Adhering to government orders and COVID-19 protocols, temples are allowing little to no devotees.
Sep 10, 2021 13:30 (IST)
Sep 10, 2021 13:13 (IST)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Watch Traditional Rice Modak Recipe
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Celebrate the festival with this classic and delicious rice Modak recipe.
Sep 10, 2021 13:01 (IST)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Festivities Begin In Goa, Chief Minister Greets People
The 10-day-long annual Ganesh festival began in Goa on Friday with several Hindu households bringing idols of the deity in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic which has forced the state government to impose restrictions on processions and put protocols in place to curb any spike in cases. Over the last few days, markets across the state, including in Panaji, Margao and Vasco, witnessed last minute rush to buy the essentials required for celebrating the festival.
The state government has allowed ''Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav'' (installation of idols at pandals) this year with several restrictions.
Sep 10, 2021 12:54 (IST)
Sep 10, 2021 12:39 (IST)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Other Political Leaders Extend Wishes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and several other political leaders wished the people of the country on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, which marks the birth of Lord Ganesh.
Sep 10, 2021 12:33 (IST)
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Sep 10, 2021 12:06 (IST)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: How Ajay Devgn Began The Festivities
Ajay Devgn, on Friday, decided to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi by sharing memories from the festival on his social media profile. While several curbs will be strictly imposed in Mumbai (including Section 144 of the criminal procedure code between September 10 to 19), the best way to begin the festivities was to stay at home and cherish old memories. Read more
Sep 10, 2021 11:46 (IST)
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: How To Make Barfi Modak- A Fusion Sweet Treat For The Festival
Modak is one of the most popular sweet treat during the festival, since it is said that these were one of Lord Ganesha's most favourite sweets. Did you know that Ganeshji is also known as Modakpriya because of his love for these sweet delights? Sweet dumplings filled with grated coconut, nuts, dry fruits or jaggery are undoubtedly, a delight to relish! Read more
Sep 10, 2021 11:36 (IST)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Home Minister Amit Shah Greets People On Ganesh Chaturthi
Sep 10, 2021 11:26 (IST)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Extends Wishes On Ganesh Chaturthi
Sep 10, 2021 11:12 (IST)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: How To Make Kozhukattai - A South Indian-Style Modak Recipe
This Ganesh Chaturthi, we bring a South Indian version of modak that also makes for a popular prasad option in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It is called Kozhukattai. Much like modak, it is also a sweet dumpling made of rice flour dough and coconut-jaggery stuffing. Read more
Sep 10, 2021 11:05 (IST)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Extends Wishes On Ganesh Chaturthi
Sep 10, 2021 11:01 (IST)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Mumbai Police's Ganesh Chaturthi Curbs Amid Covid Resurgence
A day after Mumbai saw the number of fresh Covid cases cross the 500-mark, the first time since July 15, the Mumbai police imposed issued prohibition orders in the city. The curbs came a day ahead of the city's favourite festival, Ganesh Chaturthi.
Sep 10, 2021 10:50 (IST)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Extends Wishes On Ganesh Chaturthi
Sep 10, 2021 10:47 (IST)
Sep 10, 2021 10:42 (IST)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Congress Leader Shashi Tharoor Extends Wishes On Ganesh Chaturthi
Sep 10, 2021 10:40 (IST)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations Across India Amid Covid Curbs. See Pics, Videos
Celebrations for the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival began in Maharashtra and other parts of India on Friday morning amid COVID-19 restrictions. For the second year in a row, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a halt to large-scale celebrations for devotees.
Sep 10, 2021 10:33 (IST)
Sep 10, 2021 10:29 (IST)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: How To Make Authentic Maharashtrian-Style Modak (Watch Recipe Video)
Food plays a major role in Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. And when we say food, the first dish that comes to our mind is modak. Read more
Sep 10, 2021 10:22 (IST)
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Reasons Why We Pray Lord Ganesha First
Every year Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm in India. This year it will be celebrated on September 10. Also known by the name Vinayaka Chaturthi, it celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. The festival will come to an end on September 21.
Sep 10, 2021 10:02 (IST)
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Songs To Get You Into Festive Spirit

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. The streets across the country come alive with colourful processions to the sounds of drums and dancing during the festival. Even though this year, like last year, the festival will be celebrated under the shadow of pandemic, Bollywood songs dedicated to the Lord can turn up the festive feel. Here's a list of songs that you can add to your playlist to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi.

Sep 10, 2021 09:47 (IST)
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Ganesh Chaturthi Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wishes People On Ganesh Chaturthi
Sep 10, 2021 09:38 (IST)
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Ganpati Images, Wishes, SMS, Wallpapers, Messages, Facebook, WhatsApp Status
Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the biggest festivals in India, this year begins on September 10, Friday. The ten-day festival which falls in August or September is celebrated with great fervour in many states,especially Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, UP.
Sep 10, 2021 09:29 (IST)
Ganesh Chaturthi Updates: President Ram Nath Kovind Wishes People On Ganesh Chaturthi
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