Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa – The Complete Guide | Origin, Dates, SOPs
Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa is a mega festival devoted to Lord Ganesha.
Drishti lifeguards assist with Ganesh Chaturthi immersion across Goa
After a brief lull in the torrential rains this monsoon, the weather has worsened. Heavy rains have been lashing the state, and the seas which had calmed down have once again become torrid. This increases the risk of drowning, and with Ganesh Chaturthi being celebrated in the state, Drishti Marine, the state-appointed professional lifeguard agency […]
This Ganesh Chaturthi, take a loan from the Utensils Bank of Goa
With the celebration of the first day of Ganesh Chaturthi on Monday, the long weekend is looking rather eventful. As Hindus across Goa excitedly clean and ready their house to welcome Lord Ganesh, preparations are on to prepare sweets and a variety of traditional dishes to feed the constant stream of family and friends that […]
Eco-living is easier than ever, and this festive season is a great time to start
With every year that passes, festivals are becoming more and more eco-friendly. People are now more aware than ever before about the noise and air pollution during Diwali and have started to curtail their use of crackers. During the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, many families are opting for clay idols instead of POP since Plaster of […]
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations get underway in Goa
The Konkan region’s most anticipated and widely celebrated festival began yesterday, 13th September. All over Goa, Chaturthi celebrations are underway after having installed idols of Lord Ganesh in their homes. Some may keep the idol for one and a half days while others may do it for five, nine or eleven days. However, no matter […]
Immersion of Ganesh idols to get easier with the help of Drishti lifeguards
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is just around the corner and everyone is gearing up to celebrate. It’s a very important festival in Hindu religion and very much celebrated in the Konkan region of India. Hindu households across Goa have already installed idols of Lord Ganesh. Observations include chanting of Vedic hymns and Hindu texts […]
What makes Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Goa unique?
Ganesh Chaturthi brings Goa to a halt. Many business houses don’t hesitate to take leave from their businesses and customers to celebrate this festival with their families. Government offices enjoy a state holiday. The main reason for this is the fact that the festival enjoys an unofficial status of being a state festival. Family affair […]
The History of Ganesh Chaturthi
Under Chatrapati Shivaji The exact date of the inception of Ganesh Chaturthi is not known. A common belief persists that public celebration began in Pune under Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1630- 1680), founder of the Maratha Empire. Later it was carried forward by the Peshwas serving the post equivalent to that of Prime Minister from 1713 […]
Ganesh Chaturthi, know more about the festival
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Caturthi or ‘Chovoth’ in Konkani is a Hindu festival celebrated in honor of the ‘Elephant-headed God’. Chaturthi translates to ‘fourth day’ or ‘fourth state’ in Hindi. Celebrations for the festival are generally held on the fourth day of the first fortnight in the month of Bhaadrapada in the Hindu […]
Modaks – An Easy Guide to Making Amazing Modaks
Ganesh Chaturthi is finally here! In order to make the celebrations even more meaningful and exciting, follow us as we guide you into making Lord Ganesha’s most loved sweet ‘Modaks’. This typical Maharashtrian recipe is made from rice flour called ‘Ukadiche Modak’ in Marathi. This is one of the most popular sweet dishes and is made […]
