Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: President Murmu urges nation to walk path of progress
Synopsis
On Ganesh Chaturthi 2026, President Droupadi Murmu used her greetings to call on the nation to pursue progress and nation-building, while PM Modi echoed the spirit in an X post invoking the 'Remover of Obstacles.' The festival, beginning 14 September and ending with immersion on 25 September, draws hundreds of millions of celebrants across India.
Key Takeaways
President Droupadi Murmu extended Ganesh Chaturthi greetings on 14 September 2026 , calling on citizens to contribute to nation-building.
She described Lord Ganesha as a symbol of 'wisdom, prudence, prosperity, and beginnings.' PM Narendra Modi shared wishes on X , invoking Lord Ganesha as the 'Remover of Obstacles' and including a Sanskrit verse.
The festival is celebrated with special enthusiasm in Maharashtra , with pandals, prayers, and cultural events nationwide.
Celebrations will conclude on 25 September 2026 with Anant Chaturdashi immersion processions.
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday, 14 September 2026 extended greetings to citizens across India and abroad on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, invoking Lord Ganesha's symbolism of wisdom and new beginnings to call on the nation to embrace progress and nation-building.
President's Message
In a formal statement, President Murmu described Lord Shri Ganesha as a symbol of 'wisdom, prudence, prosperity, and beginnings.' She said, 'The celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi infuses energy, knowledge, and positivity into our lives. This holy festival inspires us to move forward on the path of progress with new resolutions in life.'
She added, 'I pray that Lord Shri Ganesha brings happiness, peace, good health, and prosperity to everyone's life. May we all pledge to contribute to nation-building.'
PM Modi Also Extends Wishes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi separately conveyed greetings to the nation, praying that the festival brings renewed energy, enthusiasm, and prosperity. In a post on X, Modi wrote, 'Heartfelt Ganesh Chaturthi wishes to all my fellow citizens. May this sacred festival of darshan and worship of the Remover of Obstacles infuse new energy and fresh enthusiasm into everyone's lives. May all endeavours succeed through His divine blessings, and may the nation continue to advance on the path of constant progress — this is my prayer. Ganpati Bappa Morya!'
Modi also shared a Sanskrit verse in his post, offering prayers to Lord Shri Vinayaka and highlighting his divine attributes.
About Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival marking the birth of Lord Ganesha, revered as the deity of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings. The festival is traditionally observed before important undertakings and is celebrated with particular fervour in Maharashtra, where devotees install beautifully crafted Ganesha idols in homes and public pandals.
Elaborate decorations, devotional ceremonies, and cultural programmes mark the festivities, with offerings of flowers, sweets, and prayers made to the deity across the country.
Festivities and Culmination
This year's celebrations began on 14 September and will culminate on 25 September with Anant Chaturdashi, when devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha through traditional immersion processions. The eleven-day festival draws millions of participants, making it one of India's most widely observed public celebrations.
Point of View
But their consistent framing of Ganesh Chaturthi around national progress and nation-building reflects a deliberate civic-religious messaging strategy. Both Murmu and Modi anchored their wishes not merely in devotion but in the language of collective duty — a pattern worth noting as India's political leadership increasingly blends cultural observance with governance narrative. Whether such messaging resonates beyond the symbolic is a question the festive season will briefly suspend.
NationPress
14 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did President Droupadi Murmu say on Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?
President Murmu extended greetings to all Indians at home and abroad, calling Lord Ganesha a symbol of wisdom, prudence, prosperity, and beginnings. She urged citizens to move forward on the path of progress and pledged to contribute to nation-building.
What did PM Modi post on X for Ganesh Chaturthi?
PM Modi posted heartfelt greetings on X, referring to Lord Ganesha as the 'Remover of Obstacles' and praying that the festival brings new energy and enthusiasm to every citizen. He also shared a Sanskrit verse highlighting Lord Vinayaka's divine attributes and signed off with 'Ganpati Bappa Morya.'
When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 and when does it end?
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 began on 14 September and will conclude on 25 September with Anant Chaturdashi, when devotees traditionally bid farewell to Lord Ganesha through immersion processions.
Where is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated most prominently?
The festival is celebrated across India but is observed with special enthusiasm in Maharashtra, where large public pandals, elaborate decorations, and cultural programmes are hallmarks of the eleven-day celebration.
What is the significance of Ganesh Chaturthi?
Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the Hindu deity of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings, who is traditionally invoked before important undertakings. It is one of India's most widely observed public festivals.
