Maharashtra Festival News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Maharashtra: Devotees throng to witness immersion of Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati in Pune
Pune, September 7: Devotees thronged to witness the immersion of Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati in Maharashtra's Pune in the early hours of Sunday.
Visarjan procession for Nagpur Cha Raja immersion begins in Nagpur
Nagpur, September 6: As the 10-day festival of Ganesh Chaturthi comes to an end, the 'visarjan procession' for the immersion of Nagpur Cha Raja began at Nagpur, Maharashtra on Saturday.
Maharashtra: Trump effigy paraded at Marbat festival as protest for US tariffs
Nagpur, August 24: Thousands of people thronged the streets of Maharashtra's Nagpur to celebrate the Marbat festival with religious fervour and zeal on Sunday.
Dahi Handi celebrations in Maha and Gujarat, 'Jai Govinda' chants fill the air
New Delhi, Aug 16: Janmashtami, the festival marking the birth of Lord Krishna, is being celebrated in various parts of Maharashtra as well as Gujarat with full religious fervour and gaiety.
Maharashtra: Pune mandals replace DJs with Dhol Tasha, bringing back tradition in this year's Dahi Handi
Pune, August 16: This year, 25 mandals in Pune will celebrate Dahi Handi with the beats of traditional Dhol Tasha instead of DJs, Festival Head Punit Balan of Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganesh Mandal said, as part of efforts to bring back a more cultural and authentic flavour to the festival.
Maharashtra: Nagpur's Chitar Oli market transforms into vibrant hub as Ganesh Chaturthi nears
Nagpur, August 3: With Ganesh Chaturthi approaching, Nagpur's historic Chitar Oli market has transformed into a vibrant hub, with artisans working tirelessly to make beautifully designed Ganesh idols. The generations-old families continue their age-old tradition of murti-making (idol making) in preparation for the Ganesh Chaturthi.
Pune Ganeshotsav set to go DJ free: Eminent Mandal takes lead
Pune, July 11: The renowned Ganesh festival of Pune, celebrated with immense cultural pride for over 132 years, is now stepping into a more traditional and spiritually enriching direction. The growing trend of blaring deafening DJ music and inappropriate songs has drawn criticism, prompting calls for a more respectful celebration in line with cultural values.
NCP to organise events celebrating 65th anniversary of 'United Maharashtra'
Mumbai, March 29: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) said on Friday that it has organised a slew of programmes to celebrate the 65th anniversary of 'United Maharashtra', party sources said.