New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to people across the country on Monday on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, praying for peace, progress, happiness and prosperity for all.
Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated across India on September 14 this year, with devotees welcoming Lord Ganesha into homes and public pandals. The festival is associated with wisdom, prosperity, auspicious beginnings and the removal of obstacles.
President Murmu conveyed her warm wishes to Indians in the country and abroad and highlighted the significance of Lord Ganesha as a symbol of wisdom, prosperity and new beginnings. She said the festival brings energy, knowledge and positivity into people's lives and inspires them to move forward with fresh resolutions.
The President also prayed that Lord Ganesha bless everyone with happiness, peace, good health and prosperity. She called upon citizens to draw inspiration from the festival and contribute towards nation-building.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his greetings to citizens on the auspicious occasion. He prayed that the festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha brings renewed energy and enthusiasm into people's lives and contributes to the country's continued progress and prosperity.
The greetings from the country's top constitutional and political leadership came as celebrations began across several states. Homes, temples and community pandals have been decorated for the festival, while devotees are participating in prayers, aartis and cultural programmes.
Ganesh Chaturthi holds a special place in India's cultural calendar. While the festival is celebrated in different parts of the country, Maharashtra is particularly known for its large-scale public celebrations. Cities such as Mumbai and Pune traditionally witness thousands of devotees gathering at decorated pandals to offer prayers and participate in festivities.
The festival also has a strong community dimension. Public celebrations often bring people together through religious ceremonies, cultural programmes and social initiatives. Modaks and other traditional sweets are offered to Lord Ganesha during the celebrations.
In her message, President Murmu stressed the values associated with the festival, particularly positivity, knowledge and progress. Her appeal to citizens to contribute to nation-building linked the spiritual significance of the occasion with a broader message of collective responsibility.
The festival marks the beginning of a period of celebrations dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Devotees traditionally seek his blessings before starting important work, believing that the deity removes obstacles and brings success to new beginnings.
The celebrations will continue over the coming days, culminating in Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi. On that day, devotees traditionally carry idols in processions before immersing them in water bodies.
The messages from President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi added a national dimension to the festivities, with both leaders focusing on peace, prosperity, positivity and progress.
As millions of devotees celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with faith and enthusiasm, the occasion has once again brought messages of hope, harmony and collective well-being to the forefront.
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