According to researchers, the word ‘Ganpati’ literally translates into protector of the clan (‘gana’ means clan and ‘pati’ means leader/protector) and the deity is often hailed as the warrior hero.
The Maharashtra Tourism Department, in a bid to woo tourists, has introduced several interesting policies and initiatives. Here are some of them that have already given the state's tourism sector a much-needed impetus, with many more in the pipeline.