Mumbai comes alive as the city celebrates Anant Chaturdashi 2025, marking the grand finale of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival. From Lalbaug to Girgaon, devotees thronged the streets, chanting “Ganpati Bappa Morya”, waving flowers, and dancing to the beats of dhol-tasha. After the final aarti in the pandals, idols were taken for immersion, blending devotion with eco-friendly practices. Millions joined the festivities, making the Ganpati Visarjan procession one of the most vibrant and emotional events of the year.
06 September,2025 07:24 PM IST
Step into the heart of Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav with Mid-Day. In this special video, we take you on a tour of Girgaon’s oldest Ganpati pandals, each with a history of over 100 years. From Keshavji Naik Chawl—the birthplace of Mumbai’s first public Ganeshotsav in 1893—to other iconic mandals of Girgaon, witness the traditions, the idols, and the stories that have kept this festival alive for generations.
02 September,2025 03:43 PM IST
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 is here, filling the air with the beats of dhol-tasha, chants of Ganpati Bappa Morya, and the irresistible aroma of festive sweets. Among them, the star of the celebration is Ukadiche Modak — the traditional Maharashtrian delicacy and Lord Ganesha’s all-time favourite. Made from a soft rice flour shell filled with sweet coconut-jaggery mixture, Ukadiche Modak is prepared in almost every Maharashtrian household during the Ganpati festival as a special offering (naivedya) to Bappa. In this video, learn how to make Ukadiche Modak easily at home with a step-by-step recipe.
18 August,2025 07:52 PM IST
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 has arrived, and Mumbai is once again alive with the echo of Ganpati Bappa Morya chants. Across Maharashtra, the energy of this 11-day celebration is unmatched — but the origins of this grand festival in Mumbai are just as captivating as the festivities themselves. The journey began in a humble chawl in Mumbai, gradually growing into a citywide and state-wide celebration that attracts millions of devotees. Over the years, the way Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated has transformed — from traditional community gatherings to massive, elaborate pandals with modern themes. In this video, we explore the fascinating history of Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, visit iconic pandals, and discover what traditions have remained unchanged and how the festival is shaping up for the future.
18 August,2025 07:49 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
