Tag: Ganesha Chaturthi Festival

Mysuru Ganesha Utsava-2023 at Madhava Krupa: A cultural extravaganza of tradition, spirituality
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Mysuru Ganesha Utsava-2023 at Madhava Krupa: A cultural extravaganza of tradition, spirituality

September 20, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Cultural events such as music, dance and drama play an integral role in Ganesha Chaturthi celebrations. Many communities organise cultural programmes and competitions during the festival, providing a platform to showcase local talents and traditional art forms. The Mysuru Ganesha Utsava-2023, hosted by the Mysuru Dharmika Pratishtana at Madhava Krupa on JLB Road in…

PoP idols gain edge over green Ganesha; artisans worried
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PoP idols gain edge over green Ganesha; artisans worried

September 17, 2023

By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: The joy and excitement of Ganesha Chaturthi have swept across the region, with the cultural city of Mysuru setting up elaborate places to house the idols of the beloved Ganesha. However, in defiance of restrictions, several manufacturing facilities have sprung up in Mysuru, inundating the city with Ganesha idols made…

‘Craft Lord Ganesha, Win a Prize’
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‘Craft Lord Ganesha, Win a Prize’

September 16, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Ganesha Chaturthi is one of the most prominent festivals of India but in recent years, it is observed that Ganesha the Vignahartha (the destroyer of obstacles) is turning out to be Vigna-Kartha. This is happening due to the ignorance of people celebrating the festival using Ganesha idols made of inorganic materials. Many organisations are…

COVID-19 restrictions dampen spirits of traditional idol-makers
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COVID-19 restrictions dampen spirits of traditional idol-makers

August 19, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: Following the State Government’s guidelines restricting the Ganesha Chaturthi Festival celebrations in order to check the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most affected people are traditional Gowri-Ganesha idol-makers in the region.  In Kumbarageri alone, which is located near Gandhi Chowk in city, there are over 20 families, who have been depending on…

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