Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are going on in full swing. On September 8, the Shrimant Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple witnessed an impressive congregation of over 42,000 women, who came together to recite the Ganpati 'Atharvasirsa' prayers as part of the Ganeshotsav celebrations. This event marked Rishi Panchami, the second day of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, highlighting the spiritual significance of the occasion. Women from across the city donned traditional attire and assembled early in the morning to partake in the ritual, demonstrating their devotion and reverence. The Ganesh Chaturthi festival, renowned for its vibrant celebrations, honors Lord Ganesha as the deity of new beginnings, wisdom, and obstacle removal. Mahesh Suryawanshi, Treasurer of the Dagduseth Halwai Ganpati Trust, proudly noted that their collective effort was recognized by India World Record, which awarded them a certificate for this extraordinary feat. The event underscored the deep cultural and religious significance of the festival.
08 September,2024 01:20 PM IST
In a heartwarming celebration of cultural exchange, seven prominent Ganesh Mandals from Pune have united to observe Ganeshotsav in Jammu and Kashmir for the second year running. The festivities have expanded this year to include Anantnag and Kupwara. The participating Mandals—Kasba Ganpati, Tambdi Jogeshwari, Guruji Talim, Tulshibaug Ganpati, Kesariwada Ganpati Mandal, Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati, and Akhil Mandai Mandal—recently presented replicas of their revered Ganpati idols to Kashmiri Pandits who had traveled to Pune. These idols will be installed in Kashmir during the festival, symbolizing unity and cultural harmony. This initiative highlights the power of cultural exchange, transcending geographical boundaries. Punit Balan remarked that Ganeshotsav in Kashmir signifies the return of peace and cultural traditions following the abrogation of Article 370. A grand event was held to hand over the idols and honor the visiting Kashmiri guests. Watch video for more.
02 September,2024 04:01 PM IST
On July 31, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) canceled the provisional appointment of trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar and banned her from all future exams and selections. This decision came after Khedkar was accused of fraudulently exceeding the allowed number of attempts in the examination by using a false identity. On July 18, the UPSC issued a show cause notice (SCN) to her, giving her until August 4 to respond. However, after considering her request for more time, the UPSC granted an extension only until July 30. Khedkar failed to submit her explanation by this deadline. The UPSC reviewed the case thoroughly and found her guilty of violating the examination rules.
01 August,2024 10:33 AM IST
Manorama Khedkar, the mother of IAS trainee Puja Khedkar, has been detained in Mahad, Maharashtra, on July 18, according to Pankaj Deshmukh, SP of Pune Rural Police. This action follows a June 13 show cause notice from Pune Police regarding alleged misuse of a licensed firearm. Deshmukh stated, "She was found at a hotel in Mahad. We have detained her and will proceed with legal actions after questioning." The incident underscores ongoing legal scrutiny faced by Khedkar, prompting further investigation into the circumstances surrounding her recent activities and the alleged misuse of the firearm in question. Watch video for more.
18 July,2024 05:22 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
