As Ganesh Chaturthi set in, Mumbaikaars and devotees around the country and world welcomed their beloved God – Lord Ganesha – the elephant faced God to come home and rid them of all maladies during the 11 days. On September, the city of Mumbai saw several large life size Ganesha effigies being installed in different [...]
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New Los Angeles Folk Festival begins August 7,2010
The New Los Angeles Festival begins at the Historical Monument 157 on August 7,2010. The festival would celebrate the emergence of new LA folk music with Linda Perhacs who would make her debut would be with her band and music along with Mia Doi Todd, Ariana Delawari, L.A. Ladies Choir, Les Shelleys (Tom Brosseau & [...]
World’s Longest Dance Festival – Navratri
The second half of the calendar is significant for Indians as it is studded with several festivals which come one after the other. Primary among them are Ganesh Chturthi, EId, Navratri, Dussera and Diwali- the festival of lights. Navratri is special for Hindus and is celebrated with great fervor by Indians across the world. The [...]
Lord Ganesha idols in Mumbai and Hyderabad during Chaturthi
Ganapati Chaturthi is celebrated with lot of fervor and gaiety all across India. In plain terms, it is the birthday of the elephant God Lord Ganesh- the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This auspicious day is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi.