CM Fadnavis bids farewell to Bappa on Ganpati Visarjan 2026
Synopsis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis marked Ganpati Visarjan 2026 with a heartfelt Marathi message bidding farewell to Lord Ganesha, praying for blessings and happiness for all, and echoing the iconic refrain 'Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudchya Varshi Lavkar Ya'.
Key Takeaways
CM Devendra Fadnavis posted a Marathi Visarjan message on 25 September 2026 as immersion processions concluded across Maharashtra.
He wrote: 'The time to bid farewell has come, and already the longing for next year's meeting has taken hold.' The post carried the traditional invocation 'Ganpati Bappa Morya!
Come back soon next year!' Fadnavis prayed that Bappa's grace remain upon everyone and that happiness and contentment prevail in every life.
The message used hashtags #GanpatiBappaMorya, #GanpatiVisarjan, #BappaMorya , resonating with devotees mid-procession.
Maharashtra leaders have a long tradition of marking Ganesh Chaturthi and Visarjan publicly, reflecting the festival's centrality to the state's cultural life.
As the sound of dhol-tasha fades and the last processions wind their way to the water, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis joined millions of devotees on Friday, 25 September 2026, in bidding a heartfelt farewell to Lord Ganesha on Ganpati Visarjan — the emotional culmination of one of India's grandest festivals.
In a post in Marathi, the Chief Minister wrote: 'Nirop ghenyachi vel ali, ata pudhalya varshichya bhetichi as lagali...' — 'The time to bid farewell has come, and already the longing for next year's meeting has taken hold.' He signed off with the iconic invocation 'Ganpati Bappa Morya! Pudchya varshi lavkar ya!' — 'Ganpati Bappa Morya! Come back soon next year!' — the refrain that echoes through Maharashtra's streets every year at immersion time.
Fadnavis's Visarjan message to Maharashtra
Fadnavis extended his blessings through the post, praying that 'Bappa's grace remain upon everyone always, and that happiness and contentment prevail in every life.' The message, carrying the hashtags #GanpatiBappaMorya, #GanpatiVisarjan, and #BappaMorya, drew immediate warmth from devotees across the state who were themselves in the midst of immersion processions.
Why Visarjan resonates beyond religion in Maharashtra
Ganesh Chaturthi and its conclusion — Visarjan — occupy a singular place in Maharashtra's cultural and civic life. The festival, which spans ten days, traces its large-scale public celebration to Bal Gangadhar Tilak, who transformed it into a platform for community gathering in the late 19th century. That tradition of collective participation has only deepened over the decades, making the Chief Minister's public farewell message a natural extension of the state's political and cultural fabric.
Maharashtra's leaders across party lines have long marked Visarjan with public messages — a practice that acknowledges the festival's reach into virtually every household in the state. For Fadnavis, a BJP leader with deep roots in Nagpur and now the state's top executive, the post reflects both personal devotion and a chief minister's instinct to share the moment with a state that lives and breathes this festival.
As the idols return to the earth and water, and Maharashtra exhales after ten days of celebration, the only thought on every devotee's mind is the one Fadnavis put into words — pudchya varshi lavkar ya: come back soon.
Point of View
Where civic leadership and festival participation are inseparable — a tradition that predates modern politics. For a Chief Minister managing a coalition government with a full legislative agenda, publicly sharing in the state's most emotionally resonant moment is also a reminder of where Maharashtra's cultural heartbeat lies. The message's warmth and its focus on collective well-being rather than governance signals a deliberate tonal shift — a Chief Minister choosing, on this evening, to speak as a devotee first. That choice, repeated every year by leaders across party lines, reflects how deeply Ganesh Chaturthi remains Maharashtra's shared civic religion.
NationPress
26 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did CM Devendra Fadnavis say on Ganpati Visarjan 2026?
CM Devendra Fadnavis posted a Marathi message on 25 September 2026 bidding farewell to Lord Ganesha, using the iconic phrase 'Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudchya Varshi Lavkar Ya' and praying for happiness and blessings for all Maharashtrians.
When is Ganpati Visarjan in 2026?
Ganpati Visarjan in 2026 fell on Friday, 25 September , marking the end of the ten-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Why do Maharashtra politicians post messages on Ganpati Visarjan?
Ganesh Chaturthi is the most culturally significant festival in Maharashtra, with a tradition of large-scale public celebration dating to Bal Gangadhar Tilak's era. Leaders across party lines mark Visarjan publicly to connect with the state's deeply held cultural and religious sentiment.
What does 'Ganpati Bappa Morya Pudchya Varshi Lavkar Ya' mean?
The phrase is Marathi for 'Ganpati Bappa Morya, come back soon next year' — a farewell chant sung in unison by devotees as idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed in water at the end of the festival.
Who is Devendra Fadnavis?
Devendra Fadnavis is the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and a senior BJP leader, currently serving as the state's top executive and based in Mumbai.
