For years, 17-year-old Omkar Kulkarni would be home, listening to stories from his relatives about the grand, colorful celebrations and pageantry in India and other large Hindu communities that marked ...

MUMBAI — Every year, after months of pouring monsoon rains, millions of devout Hindus across western India step out to joyfully celebrate the birthday of Ganesha, the elephant-headed god. Elaborate ...

The 10-day Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi that celebrates the rebirth of Lord Ganesha, is observed with much fanfare across the country. Ganesha, the youngest son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, is ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The Hindu god Ganesha is known by more than 1,000 names, including ...

BOB ABERNETHY, anchor: One of the most popular celebrations for Hindus around the world: Ganesha Chaturthi, the birthday of the elephant-headed god Lord Ganesha. Hindus honor thousands of deities, ...

Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals, will be observed in 2025 with immense devotion and grandeur across India. Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, is worshipped as the ...

A 12th-century idol representing the Hindu god Ganesh has been discovered accidentally in southeastern India. A farmer in the village of Motupalli in Prakasam District stumbled across the stone statue ...

Every year in Mumbai, India, as the monsoon abates, the city resounds with chants praising Ganesh, the Hindu god of wisdom and luck, and the remover of obstacles. But this year, city officials have to ...