https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/tags/ganeshotsav/Recent content in Ganeshotsav on Culture CrossroadsHugo -- gohugo.ioen-caTue, 02 Sep 2025 22:40:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/nikita-rawal-seeks-lalbaughcha-raja-s-blessings/Tue, 02 Sep 2025 22:40:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/nikita-rawal-seeks-lalbaughcha-raja-s-blessings/The spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi lit up Mumbai as actress Nikita Rawal marked the very first day of celebrations with a heartfelt darshan at the iconic Lalbaughcha Raja. Radiant in her festive traditional attire, Nikita was seen offering prayers and expressing gratitude as she welcomed Lord Ganesha with positivity. Adding to the festive charm, Nikita crossed paths with actress Nushrratt Bharuccha, and the two warmly greeted each other. Their candid smiles and joyful exchange reflected the essence of the festival—togetherness, devotion, and shared happiness.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/before-visarjan-madhurima-tuli-leaned-in-to-whisper-her-special-wish-in-bappa-s-ears/Tue, 02 Sep 2025 22:27:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/before-visarjan-madhurima-tuli-leaned-in-to-whisper-her-special-wish-in-bappa-s-ears/Madhurima Tuli welcomed Lord Ganesha into her home with immense devotion this year, celebrating a 1.5-day Ganesh Utsav surrounded by family and friends. Known for hosting Bappa every year, Madhurima shared that this tradition holds a very special place in her heart. Last year, the actor welcomed a Bal Ganesh idol, and this time she brought home a slightly bigger idol. “The entire décor and setup is my mother’s doing—she puts her heart into it for Bappa,” Madhurima shared, expressing her gratitude for the divine energy Bappa brings into their home.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/people-saw-their-own-devotion-reflected-in-this-song/Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:48:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/people-saw-their-own-devotion-reflected-in-this-song/The official song for Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati, Pune, has taken devotees and music lovers by storm. With over 2 lakh views in just a week and trending on Instagram, the track has struck a spiritual and emotional chord. We spoke with the team, the heart and soul behind the anthem to understand how this divine melody came to life. What inspired you to create an official song for Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati?https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/adah-sharma-stuns-fans-with-her-unique-ganesh-chaturthi-celebration/Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:12:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/adah-sharma-stuns-fans-with-her-unique-ganesh-chaturthi-celebration/Adah Sharma, always known for her unique choices on and off screen, had a one-of-a-kind way of celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi this year too. The actor, who holds the title of being the highest female grossing star with The Kerala Story, has consistently won hearts with her versatility — from the cult classic 1920 to the impactful Reeta Sanyal and the quirky Sunflower 2. “I’m celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with with my elephant friends.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/salil-ankola-our-first-visit-to-siddhivinayak-temple-with-ria-was-very-special/Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:16:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/salil-ankola-our-first-visit-to-siddhivinayak-temple-with-ria-was-very-special/Former cricketer, selector of Indian cricket team and actor Salil Ankola shares his thoughts on Lord Ganpati. Salil who stays in Mumbai with wife Ria, son Karan and daughter Rishika celebrates Ganpati for 10 days. He says, “For the Ganpati festival, we don’t bring Ganpati home and do visarjan. For all the ten days, we pray to the Ganpati idol that we already have in our temple at home. We always believe in celebrating all festivals in a very private and very positive way.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/paparazzi-entertainment-unveils-ai-created-ganpati-song-to-celebrate-ganesh-chaturthi-2025/Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:02:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/paparazzi-entertainment-unveils-ai-created-ganpati-song-to-celebrate-ganesh-chaturthi-2025/Paparazzi Entertainment has released a vibrant new Ganpati song that blends devotion, dance, and festive joy. Titled Sukhkarta Dukhharta, the song captures the true spirit of the festival with children dancing, devotees performing aarti, and celebrations lit up with colours and lights. Produced by Ajinkya Jadhav under Paparazzi Entertainment Company, the project stands out not just for its energy but also for its unique creation process, vivid colours and relatable theme.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/with-love-ngo-welcomes-ganpati-bappa-s-green-avatar-where-festivity-meets-philanthropy/Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:38:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/with-love-ngo-welcomes-ganpati-bappa-s-green-avatar-where-festivity-meets-philanthropy/To promote mindful festivities, With Love NGO, Pune organized an eco-friendly idol-making workshop where families sculpted Ganpati Bappa idols from shaadu mati, a natural clay that dissolves easily in water, leaving behind no harm to the environment. The atmosphere was filled with laughter, music, and the joy of creating, as parents and children shaped their idols with their own hands. “This was more than just an art activity,” shared Dimple Somji, Founder of With Love NGO.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ashima-chibber-ganesh-chaturthi-is-like-hitting-the-reset-button/Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:34:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ashima-chibber-ganesh-chaturthi-is-like-hitting-the-reset-button/Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with grandeur and enthusiasm in Mumbai, and it is a spectacle that the whole world witnesses. Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway director Ashima Chibber is excited to welcome Bappa, as the festival will begin on August 27. She said, “For me and my family, Ganesh Chaturthi is like hitting the reset button—a fresh start with Bappa’s blessings. It’s our way of saying goodbye to the old clutter (in life and in our heads!https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/healer-pooja-seth-shares-the-spiritual-essence-of-ganesh-chaturthi/Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:46:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/healer-pooja-seth-shares-the-spiritual-essence-of-ganesh-chaturthi/Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival that marks the arrival of Lord Ganesha, is not just about rituals and grandeur—it’s about inviting positivity, prosperity, and joy into our lives. Renowned healer Pooja Seth, who specializes in crystal therapy, chakra balancing, pranic healing, sound healing, believes that celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with devotion and awareness brings deep spiritual transformation. Speaking about the significance of the festival, Pooja says, “Ganesh Chaturthi brings a lot of changes in people’s life.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/a-heartfelt-farewell-to-bappa-across-the-sets-of-rajan-shahi-and-deepa-shahi-s-teams/Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:48:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/a-heartfelt-farewell-to-bappa-across-the-sets-of-rajan-shahi-and-deepa-shahi-s-teams/In an emotional and joyous event that brought together two of Indian television’s most beloved families, the teams from Rajan and Deepa Shahi’s top-rated shows, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Anupamaa, bid a heartfelt farewell to Lord Ganesha. The vibrant and deeply spiritual atmosphere on set was nothing short of magical, filled with warmth, devotion, and promises to welcome Bappa back with even more joy next year. As the two powerhouse shows continue to capture the hearts of millions, their celebrations are as grand as the emotions they stir on screen.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ayushmann-khurrana-joins-amruta-fadnavis-s-beach-cleanup-drive-after-visarjan/Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:58:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ayushmann-khurrana-joins-amruta-fadnavis-s-beach-cleanup-drive-after-visarjan/Ayushmann Khurrana took to Mumbai’s Versova Beach today, after the occasion of Ganesh visarjan to clean the beaches along with Mrs. Amruta Fadnavis, Founder of Divyaj Foundation. The clean-up drive was of utmost importance as Mumbai beaches often get affected after festivities and dangers marine life.
Striving towards an eco-conscious tomorrow, Ayushmann Khurrana came together with Divyaj Foundation’s ‘Bache Bole Morya’ initiative for the Sea Shore Shine clean up drive, as they cleaned the beaches after Ganpati visarjan.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ganeshotsav-meets-innovation-pradeep-lonkar-s-journey-of-creative-decorations/Sun, 15 Sep 2024 01:29:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ganeshotsav-meets-innovation-pradeep-lonkar-s-journey-of-creative-decorations/Pradeep Arvind Lonkar, a resident of Bibewadi, has been passionately decorating his home for Ganesh Utsav since his childhood. While resources were limited in the past, making it difficult to bring his creative ideas to life, over time he embraced changing trends and concepts to enhance his festive decorations each year. In 2015, he drew inspiration from the popular Marathi serial Jai Malhar and adorned his house to resemble the sacred site of Jejuri, associated with Lord Khandoba.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ganeshotsav-gifts-for-the-modern-devotee/Fri, 13 Sep 2024 01:19:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ganeshotsav-gifts-for-the-modern-devotee/ITC Maratha: Ganeshotsav is just around the corner, and ITC Maratha is pulling out all the stops to make it truly memorable! From August 20th to September 10th they’ve got an exclusive Meal + Modak Box offer that’s perfect for bringing the festive spirit right to your table.Taste the joy of festivity and indulge in a delicious traditional meal for two (or four, or even ten!), all topped off with a box of their famous 9 (or 16!https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/nivedita-basu-enjoys-ganpati-festival-lunch-at-ekta-kapoor-s-house-meets-her-gal-pals/Fri, 13 Sep 2024 01:03:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/nivedita-basu-enjoys-ganpati-festival-lunch-at-ekta-kapoor-s-house-meets-her-gal-pals/Nivedita Basu, Group Senior VP at Atrangii, and Hari Om (app), recently attended a lunch hosted by TV and film producer Ekta Kapoor at her residence in Mumbai. Like every year, the latter welcomed Ganpati to her home and had organised a puja at her home. The bigwigs of the TV industry were in attendance for the lunch, a perfect opportunity for Nivedita to meet her friends. She was clicked with Hina Khan, Ridhima Pandit, Kanchi Kaul, Sakshi Tanwar, Ruchika Sheikh, Harleen Sethi, Mushtaq Sheikh, and Anupriya Goenka, to name a few.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ssujata-mehta-i-don-t-bring-bappa-home-but-i-celebrate-with-all-my-heart/Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:48:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ssujata-mehta-i-don-t-bring-bappa-home-but-i-celebrate-with-all-my-heart/Ssujata Mehta, who has given some extraordinary performances in Pratighaat, Yateem, Kanwarlal, Pratigyabadh, Rajlakshmi, and Tyagi, to name a few, enjoys the Ganpati festival with full enthusiasm and energy, so much so that she even indulged in dancing at various Ganpati visarjan while traveling. She said, “I don’t bring Ganpati home because it is a big responsibility, but as a child, I would visit pandals with my mother. She used to take me to places like Khetwadi, Dadar, and we never missed visiting Lalbaug.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/vandana-guptes-special-song-for-bappa/Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:06:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/vandana-guptes-special-song-for-bappa/The Ganesh festival is incomplete without songs dedicated to Lord Ganesha. As the festival approaches, devotional songs invoking Bappa can be heard everywhere. Every year, new songs for Bappa are released. The solo album Parvati Nandana, featuring actress Vandana Gupte, who has won hearts with her performances, and singer Uttara Kelkar, who has mesmerized audiences with her soulful voice, was recently launched by Aditya Nair Productions. The song, beautifully written by Kautuk Shirodkar, is sung by Uttara Kelkar and young singer Aditya G.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/bappacha-bolbala-hits-the-right-notes-this-ganeshotsav/Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:58:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/bappacha-bolbala-hits-the-right-notes-this-ganeshotsav/Every year, new songs that accompan beloved Ganpati festival bring immense joy to devotees. However, this year’s Ganeshotsav will be dominated by the song, Bappacha Bolbala, which is set to be played and celebrated everywhere. The music video for Bappacha Bolbala was recently launched. This power-packed, high-energy Ganpati track is composed and sung by Swaroop Bhalwankar. Additionally, veteran singer Sudesh Bhosale has lent his voice to the song. Sudesh Bhosale has long enhanced the grandeur of the Ganesh festival with his voice.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/producer-actor-arushi-nishank-and-vishal-singh-s-heartwarming-festive-reunion/Thu, 12 Sep 2024 01:27:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/producer-actor-arushi-nishank-and-vishal-singh-s-heartwarming-festive-reunion/This Ganesh Chaturthi, the celebration was nothing short of spectacular, thanks to the vibrant and dynamic duo of producer-actress Arushi Nishank and her close friend Vishal Singh. Their festivities were filled with joy, devotion, and a splash of glamor that perfectly captured the essence of this auspicious occasion. Vishal Singh’s home was transformed into a vibrant celebration of devotion and beauty. The centerpiece of the festivities was none other than Ganpati Bappa himself, who was graciously welcomed into Vishal’s beautifully decorated abode.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/sukhada-khandkekar-i-love-celebrating-festivals-to-the-fullest/Thu, 12 Sep 2024 01:14:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/sukhada-khandkekar-i-love-celebrating-festivals-to-the-fullest/Sukhada Khandkekar, who is seen as Saraswati in Prateek Sharma and Parth Shah’s Pukaar: Dil Se Dil Tak, which is produced under their banner, LSD Studios, enjoys celebrating festivals. She said that she is fascinated by Indian culture and understands that every festival has a deep meaning and connection. She said, “I love celebrating festivals to the fullest—whether it’s at home, on set, or even within the storyline. I’m someone who feels very fascinated by Indian culture.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/arshin-mehta-ganpati-is-a-time-for-togetherness/Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:31:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/arshin-mehta-ganpati-is-a-time-for-togetherness/Arshin Mehta, who was seen in films like Circle (Telugu), Main Rajkapoor Ho Gaya, The Rally, Sallu Ki Shaadi, Catfight (a short film), Prem Yuddh (Gujarati), and recently in The Diary of West Bengal, says the Ganpati festival is a time to meet friends and family and celebrate it together. She said, “For me, Ganpati is a time for togetherness. It’s a special occasion where I get to reconnect with friends, visit their homes, and celebrate.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ganga-nebula-society-celebrates-ganeshotsav/Wed, 11 Sep 2024 03:08:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ganga-nebula-society-celebrates-ganeshotsav/Ganeshotsav celebration at Ganga Nebula Society located at Viman Nagar has started with great enthusiasm and this annual festival holds a special place in the hearts of the residents bringing them together in a unique and cherished way. Every year the celebration takes place with utmost enthusiasm with a festive mood prevalent among the residents and an overwhelming sense of community bonding during the Ganeshotsav celebrations. The celebrations kicked off with a grand procession where the beautifully crafted Lord Ganesha’s idol was paraded through the Society’s streets amidst cheering residents and the beating of traditional drums.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/vaibhav-sharma-every-festival-is-big-for-my-family/Wed, 11 Sep 2024 01:18:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/vaibhav-sharma-every-festival-is-big-for-my-family/Vaibhav Sharma, who was last seen in the Shahid Kapoor-starrer Jersey and will next be seen in I Am No Queen, says his family celebrates every festival with great fervor and enthusiasm. Speaking on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, he said, “Every festival is big for my family, but comparatively, Ganesh Chaturthi is not celebrated as much in the northern parts of India, especially in Punjab.” “However, we did celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi a few years ago, but I’m not sure if we will be celebrating it this year.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ds-group-s-pulse-candy-brings-ai-innovation-to-ganesh-mahotsav/Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:53:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ds-group-s-pulse-candy-brings-ai-innovation-to-ganesh-mahotsav/Pulse Candy, a leading hard-boiled candy brand from the DS Group, a multi-business corporation, and FMCG conglomerate, proudly announces the launch of its campaign Pulse Ganesh Mahotsav, a unique celebration that combines the essence of Ganesh Chaturthi with emerging AI technologies. Pulse Candy has revolutionized the category with its unique AI format, consistently driving marketing efforts and providing memorable experiences to consumers. Pulse is known for its diverse flavours that cater to the Indian palate, set to enhance the brand awareness during this Ganesh Chaturthi by collaborating with iconic Pandal such as Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai and other pandal like Tulsi Bagh Mandal, Nashikcha Raja, Yaadgar Ganesh Pandal (Sambhaji Cha Raja) and Mecosabagh Servajanik Ganesh Utsav Mandal in Pune, Nasik, Aurangabad, and Nagpur respectively.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/anuj-kohli-the-storyline-gets-woven-with-the-festive-spirit/Tue, 10 Sep 2024 21:14:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/anuj-kohli-the-storyline-gets-woven-with-the-festive-spirit/Anuj Kohli, who plays Saransh in Ravindra Gautam and Raghuvir Shekhawat’s Dahej Daasi, which is produced under their banner, Do Dooni 4 Films, says Ganesh Chaturthi is a significant festival for him, and it’s reflected in the show as well. “The storyline gets woven with the festive spirit—there’s an added layer of joy, devotion, and cultural richness. It’s an amazing feeling, and we all have a lot of fun on set.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/leela-confesses-her-love-to-ganpati-bappa/Tue, 10 Sep 2024 01:22:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/leela-confesses-her-love-to-ganpati-bappa/Ganeshotsav celebrations are in full swing in the serial Navri Mile Hitler La. Leela challenges her daughters-in-law by announcing that this year AJ will personally make the Ganpati idol at the Jahagirdar household, and it will be installed in the house. To get AJ to make the idol, Leela tries to convince him. While decorating, the daughters-in-law’s schemes backfire on them, and their plan to create a rift between AJ and Leela fails, bringing AJ and Leela even closer instead.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/uniting-festivity-and-responsibility-the-joybag-initiative-by-with-love-ngo-pune/Tue, 10 Sep 2024 01:17:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/uniting-festivity-and-responsibility-the-joybag-initiative-by-with-love-ngo-pune/This Ganesh Chaturthi, With Love NGO launched a heartwarming initiative to merge festivity with social responsibility. For every eco-friendly idol made at the workshops, a ‘Joybag’ filled with essential food grains was distributed to less privileged families, teaching the children of our community, the value of spreading joy to others. The initiative reached some of the most vulnerable children at Epiphany School, where students living in dire circumstances received these Joybags.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/5-unmissable-films-and-series-you-can-tune-into/Tue, 10 Sep 2024 01:03:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/5-unmissable-films-and-series-you-can-tune-into/The happiest time of the year is here! It’s time to embrace the festive spirit and celebrate with gusto! Whether it’s visiting vibrant pandals, savoring delicious sweets, or dancing to the peppiest tunes, there’s no limit to the joy we share during this time of the year. To add to this festive fervor, why not gather all your loved ones, grab some tasty treats, and enjoy a delightful collection of entertaining films and series?https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ganeshotsav-from-traditions-to-personal-devotions/Mon, 09 Sep 2024 23:44:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ganeshotsav-from-traditions-to-personal-devotions/Vaibhav Sharma: Every festival is significant for my family, but comparatively, Ganesh Chaturthi is not celebrated as much in the northern parts of India, especially in Punjab. Since I’m in Canada, I won’t be able to celebrate at home. I would visit my friends who bring Ganpati idols during the festival. I don’t miss any opportunity to participate in the holy communion. I enjoy the delicacies made during the festival.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/sony-sab-s-wagle-ki-duniya-actor-sumeet-raghavan-s-ganesh-chaturthi-reflections/Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:50:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/sony-sab-s-wagle-ki-duniya-actor-sumeet-raghavan-s-ganesh-chaturthi-reflections/Sumeet Raghvan, who has won viewers’ hearts as the beloved Rajesh Wagle in Sony SAB’s ‘Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey’, continues to entertain viewers with his relatable portrayal of a quintessential middle-class man navigating life’s ups and downs. Sumeet shares his deep devotion to Lord Ganesha and reflects on the festival’s significance in his life. When asked about the importance of Ganesh Chaturthi, Sumeet said, “Ganpati Bappa holds a special place in my heart.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/punes-forest-county-society-celebrates-ganeshotsav-2024/Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:45:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/punes-forest-county-society-celebrates-ganeshotsav-2024/This year’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Forest County (FC) in Pune commenced with an invigorating start, marking Day 1 with vibrant festivities and a profound sense of community spirit. Celebrations on the first day began with a grand Ganesh Aagman - where the idol of Lord Ganesha was welcomed with traditional musical beats and enthusiastic dancing by all the residents. The evening featured a serene aarti, uniting everyone in prayer and devotion.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/celebrities-welcome-bappa-with-love-and-happiness/Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:42:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/celebrities-welcome-bappa-with-love-and-happiness/Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the most beloved festivals in India, is being celebrated with joy and devotion in 2024, as celebrities from the entertainment industry welcome Bappa into their homes. The vibrant festivities are marked by love, happiness, and gratitude, as they seek blessings from Lord Ganesha. Shivangi Verma expressed her excitement, stating, “Ganesh Chaturthi brings so much positivity into my life. The energy around this festival is truly magical.” Similarly, Anupamaa producer Rajan Shahi embraced the festive spirit by welcoming Bappa on all three of his sets—Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Anupamaa, and Aai Kuthe Kay Karte.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/boomerang-ka-raja-eco-friendly-ganpati-idol-inaugurated-in-andheri/Sun, 08 Sep 2024 08:18:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/boomerang-ka-raja-eco-friendly-ganpati-idol-inaugurated-in-andheri/Ayodhya’s Rasik Peethadhishwar Mahant Janmejay Sharan and Namo Namo Sangathan President Arun Kumar Sharma inaugurated the eco-friendly paper Ganpati idol “Boomerang Ka Raja at Chandivali, Andheri East. The 26.1-feet-tall eco-friendly Ganesh idol has set a world record, elevating the Ganpati festival in Andheri East to new heights. Officially certified by the World Book of Records, this idol at the Boomerang Ke Raja pandal is recognized as the world’s tallest eco-friendly Ganpati idol.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/nana-patekar-welcomes-bappa-at-home/Sun, 08 Sep 2024 05:14:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/nana-patekar-welcomes-bappa-at-home/Actor Nana Patekar was seen worshipping Lord Ganesha on the first day of Ganeshotsav. Also seen with him was son Prasad.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/zepto-drives-10x-growth-in-ganesh-idols-this-ganesh-chaturthi-compared-to-last-year/Sun, 08 Sep 2024 04:58:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/zepto-drives-10x-growth-in-ganesh-idols-this-ganesh-chaturthi-compared-to-last-year/Zepto, India’s fastest-growing consumer internet company, is transforming the way families celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. On September 7, sales of ready-made modaks have surged to 1,500 per hour, while modak moulds remain steady at 500 per hour. This shift highlights the growing demand for both traditional and convenient festive treats. Among cities, Bengaluru takes the crown with the highest number of sweet orders this Ganesh Chaturthi, contributing to 25% of all sweet-related orders.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/young-entrepreneur-krisha-toshniwal-masters-business-skills-through-family-support/Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:17:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/young-entrepreneur-krisha-toshniwal-masters-business-skills-through-family-support/At just 15 years old, Krisha Toshniwal has not only built a successful business but also gained invaluable insights into entrepreneurship, thanks to the unwavering support of her parents. Her eco-friendly Ganesh idol venture, which began as a simple idea at the age of 11, has grown into a thriving business spanning across multiple cities in India and even reaching international markets like Dubai. Krisha’s journey into entrepreneurship was sparked by a conversation with her father about the challenges of running a business.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ganeshotsav-when-festivity-meets-philanthropy-at-pune-s-with-love-ngo/Fri, 06 Sep 2024 02:16:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ganeshotsav-when-festivity-meets-philanthropy-at-pune-s-with-love-ngo/As the Lord of all Gods prepares to bless us this year, the festive season invites us to make mindful and responsible choices. With Love NGO, Pune, recently organized an inspiring eco-friendly Ganesha-making workshop to encourage Pune’s citizens to sculpt their own Ganpati Bappa idol using shaadu mati. This clay is known for its quick dissolution, making it an environment-friendly alternative with a low carbon footprint. “The response was overwhelming,” shared Dimple Somji, founder of With Love NGO.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/akshay-mhatres-ganeshotsav-memories/Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:41:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/akshay-mhatres-ganeshotsav-memories/In a few days, the joyous celebration of Ganeshotsav will begin across Maharashtra. Whether it’s celebrities or common people, everyone takes a break to serve Lord Ganesha. Akshay Mhatre, who plays Akash in Punha Kartavya Ahe, expressed his excitement, saying, “Earlier, Lord Ganesha’s installation used to happen at our village in Alibaug, and we would visit there every year. But as my grandparents aged, traveling to the village and preparing for the festival became difficult.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ganesh-chaturthi-festivities-at-hyatt-centric-mg-road-bangalore/Tue, 03 Sep 2024 22:51:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/ganesh-chaturthi-festivities-at-hyatt-centric-mg-road-bangalore/Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore invites you to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with a unique culinary experience that captures the essence of the festival. From September 1-15, 2024. indulge in a series of specially curated offerings that bring together the rich flavours and traditions of Maharashtra, making this Ganesh Chaturthi truly memorable. Our exclusive sweet and savoury hampers are thoughtfully designed for Ganesh Chaturthi. features an array of traditional treats, including the beloved Modak and Chivda, symbolising the joy and spirit of the festival.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/saptasur-music-launches-bol-bappa-bol-a-special-music-video-for-ganesh-chaturthi/Tue, 03 Sep 2024 03:43:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/saptasur-music-launches-bol-bappa-bol-a-special-music-video-for-ganesh-chaturthi/Every year, new songs released during Ganesh Chaturthi bring joy to devotees. This year, however, Saptasur Music’s production, ‘Bol Bappa Bol,’ is set to be the highlight of the festival. The music video for ‘Bol Bappa Bol’ has been launched on Saptasur Music’s YouTube channel. Produced by Sainath Rajadhyaksha and Beena Rajadhyaksha of Saptasur Music, the song ‘Bol Bappa Bol’ is penned by Vijay Joshi and composed by Amey Mule. The vocals are provided by Swara Joshi, with chorus support from Ishita Deshpande, Mrunal Jawanjal, and Swara Patil.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/a-divine-gathering-ganpati-puja-at-deepa-shahi-and-rajan-shahis-shows/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/a-divine-gathering-ganpati-puja-at-deepa-shahi-and-rajan-shahis-shows/This year’s Ganesh Chaturthi was unlike any other at Rajan Shahi’s show. It was a day of reverence, celebration, and love, as the Aagman of DKP Cha Raja—Lord Ganesh—graced the sets of Aai Kuthe Kaay Karte, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, and Anupamaa. The air was charged with spirituality, but it was also filled with something even more special this time—a heartfelt initiative that touched the hearts of many. The day of the Ganesh Sthapna was filled with joy, laughter, and shared prayers.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/the-orchid-hotel-mumbai-celebrates-ganesh-chaturthi/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/the-orchid-hotel-mumbai-celebrates-ganesh-chaturthi/As everyone prepares to welcome Lord Ganesha with open arms, The Orchid Hotel, Mumbai, is all set to make this Ganpati Festival sweeter with its exclusive Modak Festival at the Gourmet Shop. Known for being the beloved deity’s favorite treat, the modak is an integral part of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, and this year, The hotel has crafted an irresistible assortment of modaks to bring joy and tradition to your festivities.