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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Maha CM Fadnavis unveils official emblem for Ganesh festival
Mumbai: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday unveiled the official logo for the Ganesh festival. Last month, the govt declared the 10-day festival as "Rajya Mahotsav" (official state festival). The logo, with a saffron background, has an outline of the map of Maharashtra in yellow, a depiction of Lord Ganesh in red atop a pole, and a saffron flag above it. State culture minister Ashish Shelar said the emblem will be used prominently as the official identity of the festival across all celebrations. "The state govt has allocated Rs 11 crore for a series of cultural programmes, including competitions, illuminations, lectures, and folk art performances. This year, through the direct participation of the state govt, Ganeshotsav will be showcased on national and international platforms," said Shelar. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Gold Rates Today in Mumbai | Silver Rates Today in Mumbai Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandals have been asked to depict two themes — Operation Sindoor and Atmanirbhar Bharat — at their respective pandals. The first will showcase the valour of the Indian army, while the second will be a call for "Swadeshi Jagar". The govt has issued guidelines for PoP Ganesh idols, which may be installed in households as well as above six feet tall idols in mandals. The tall Sarvajanik Ganesh idols have been allowed by the court to be immersed in natural waters. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Indian Express
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
CM unveils emblem for Ganeshotsav; to be celebrated as ‘Rajya Mahotsav' from this year
The emblem for Ganeshotsav, which will be celebrated as 'Rajya Mahotsav' from this year onwards, was unveiled on Tuesday after a cabinet meeting by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in the presence of deputy chief ministers and other ministers. A fund of nearly Rs 11 crore has been allocated for a series of diverse cultural programmes including competitions, illuminations, lectures and folk-art performances as part of the celebrations. This year, through the direct participation of the state government, Ganeshotsav will be showcased on national and international platforms, said Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar. 'Maharashtra is a land enriched with art, culture and tradition. It carries the profound legacy of saints, reformers, great leaders, warriors, devotion, spirituality and inclusivity. This sacred soil of the Deccan, sanctified by the footsteps of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is steeped in intellectual vibrancy, while the foundation of the state's socio-economic and cultural progress has been laid through social unity,' the minister said. Shelar said, 'Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav has played a vital role in fostering this harmony. The centuries-old tradition of household and Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav have remained the very soul of Maharashtra's cultural and social fabric.' 'Keeping the social context and tradition this year, two themes – 'Operation Sindoor', a tribute to the valour of the Indian Army and 'Swadeshi Jagar', a call for building a self-reliant and Atmanirbhar Bharat, have been woven into the celebrations of Ganeshotsav, which has now been accorded the status of 'Rajya Mahotsav',' the minister said.
