Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: CM Yogi, Nitin Gadkari extend greetings on auspicious festival
Synopsis
On Ganesh Chaturthi 2026, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari posted devotional greetings on X, invoking Lord Ganesha's blessings for prosperity and the removal of obstacles. The festival, which began on 14 September, runs until Anant Chaturdashi on 25 September.
Key Takeaways
CM Yogi Adityanath extended Ganesh Chaturthi greetings on 14 September 2026 via a post on X, praying for happiness and fulfilment for all.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also posted Ganesh Chaturthi wishes on X, invoking Lord Ganesha's blessings of wisdom and prosperity.
Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesha , celebrated with idol installations, prayers, and cultural programmes across India.
This year's festival runs from 14 September to Anant Chaturdashi on 25 September , when immersion processions traditionally take place.
The festival is observed with special fervour in Maharashtra , with communal celebrations tracing back to the era of Bal Gangadhar Tilak .
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday, 14 September 2026 extended warm greetings to devotees and citizens across the state on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, praying for the removal of obstacles and the fulfilment of aspirations. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also joined in the felicitations, underlining the national significance of the festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
What the Leaders Said
Taking to social media platform X, CM Yogi wrote: 'Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all devotees and the people of the state on the sacred festival of worship of Lord Shri Ganesh, the remover of obstacles and the harbinger of auspiciousness, Shri Ganesh Chaturthi. May every obstacle be removed by the grace of Ganpati Bappa, every resolve be fulfilled, and every life overflow with happiness, prosperity, and auspiciousness — this is the prayer.' He closed his post with the devotional chant 'Ganpati Bappa Moriya.'
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also posted on X: 'Heartfelt wishes on the auspicious festival of Shri Ganesh Chaturthi. May the blessings of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the deity of wisdom and intellect, always remain upon everyone. Ganpati Bappa Morya!'
About Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of India's most widely observed Hindu festivals, marking the birth of Lord Ganesha — the deity revered as the harbinger of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings. The festival is celebrated with particular fervour in Maharashtra, though its reach extends across the country, drawing millions of devotees every year.
Celebrations centre on the installation of beautifully crafted Ganesha idols in homes and public pandals, where devotees offer prayers, sweets, and flowers. Cultural programmes, devotional music, and community gatherings mark the festive period.
Festival Timeline and Immersion Rituals
This year, Ganesh Chaturthi began on 14 September, marking the start of the dedicated festive period. The celebrations are set to culminate on Anant Chaturdashi, 25 September, when devotees traditionally carry Ganesha idols in large processions before immersing them in water bodies. The immersion, or visarjan, symbolises Lord Ganesha's return to his celestial abode — a farewell ritual that draws millions onto the streets each year.
Wider Significance
The greetings from senior political figures like CM Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Gadkari reflect the deep cultural and electoral resonance of Ganesh Chaturthi across India. Maharashtra in particular witnesses among the country's largest public celebrations, a tradition that dates back to the 19th century when freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak popularised communal Ganesha festivities as a means of mass mobilisation. Today the festival is an occasion that cuts across regions and political affiliations, uniting communities in collective devotion.
Point of View
And Ganesh Chaturthi — with its mass following in Maharashtra and across the Hindi belt — carries particular weight. That both CM Yogi and Union Minister Gadkari took to X on the same day signals coordinated outreach to a key devotee constituency. What mainstream coverage often misses is the historical arc: Tilak's communal Ganesha festivals were a deliberate instrument of mass politics, and that tradition of intertwining devotion with public mobilisation has never fully dissolved. The greetings are warm and genuine, but they are also — as always — political.
NationPress
14 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did CM Yogi Adityanath say on Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?
CM Yogi Adityanath posted greetings on X on 14 September 2026, praying that 'every obstacle be removed by the grace of Ganpati Bappa, every resolve be fulfilled, and every life overflow with happiness, prosperity, and auspiciousness.' He signed off with the chant 'Ganpati Bappa Moriya.'
What is Ganesh Chaturthi and when is it celebrated?
Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival marking the birth of Lord Ganesha, the deity of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings. In 2026, the festival falls on 14 September and concludes with Anant Chaturdashi on 25 September.
When is Anant Chaturdashi 2026 and what happens on that day?
Anant Chaturdashi in 2026 falls on 25 September. On this day, devotees carry Ganesha idols in processions before immersing them in water, symbolising Lord Ganesha's return to his celestial abode.
Where is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated most prominently in India?
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated across India but is especially prominent in Maharashtra, where large public pandals and immersion processions draw millions of devotees. The communal celebration tradition dates to the 19th century.
What did Nitin Gadkari say on Ganesh Chaturthi?
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari posted on X, extending 'heartfelt wishes on the auspicious festival of Shri Ganesh Chaturthi' and praying that the blessings of Lord Ganesha, 'the remover of obstacles and the deity of wisdom and intellect,' remain upon everyone.
