Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi highlights global reach of Lord Ganesha’s cultural traditions

September 27, 2026 1:23 PM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi highlights global reach of Lord Ganesha’s cultural traditions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the growing global recognition of India’s faith, art and cultural traditions, citing the example of a Thai devotee who has spent more than four decades studying traditions associated with Lord Ganesha. Addressing the nation in the 138th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday, PM Modi recalled the celebrations of Ganesha Utsav across India and said the festival is marked by devotion, enthusiasm and joy. He said Vighnharta Bhagwan Shri Ganesha symbolis...

Anant Chaturdashi: 24,000 cops to keep vigil in Mumbai; BMC deploys 25k staffers for Ganpati idol immersions

September 25, 2026 10:25 AM

Anant Chaturdashi: 24,000 cops to keep vigil in Mumbai; BMC deploys 25k staffers for Ganpati idol immersions

More than 24,000 police personnel will be on Mumbai’s streets on Friday to ensure that Ganesh immersion processions remain peaceful, while the BMC has made elaborate arrangements with 67 natural immersion sites and 383 artificial lakes, officials said.   Hundreds of idols of Lord Ganesh will be immersed on Anant Chaturdashi on Friday after processions, marking the culmination of the festival which started on September 14.   The Mumbai Traffic Police have issued comprehensive traffic advi...