Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, 14 September 2026, visited the residence of Union Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi to offer prayers to Lord Ganesha on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. The Prime Minister performed the traditional puja and sought divine blessings for the well-being of all citizens.

What the Prime Minister Said

Sharing photographs from the visit on social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi wrote: 'Went for Ganpati Darshan at the residence of Union Minister Piyush Goyal Ji. May Bhagwan Shri Ganesh bless everyone!' The images showed him propitiating the idol of Lord Ganesha during the ritual.

Earlier in the day, he had extended greetings to the nation in a separate post, saying: '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.' He also shared a devotional verse praising Lord Ganesha, concluding with the traditional chant 'Ganpati Bappa Morya!'

Vice President and Other Leaders Join Celebrations

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan also paid obeisance before the idol of Lord Ganesha at Goyal's residence on the same day. Earlier, the Vice President had offered prayers at Maharashtra Sadan in the national capital. Political leaders from across parties joined celebrations nationwide.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered prayers at the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in Mumbai, while other leaders visited temples and community events to seek blessings and extend greetings to the public.

About the Festival

Ganesh Chaturthi — also known as Vinayak Chaturthi — marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, revered as the remover of obstacles and the deity of new beginnings. Devotees install idols in homes and public pandals, offer prayers, perform aarti, and prepare festive delicacies such as modaks. The festival typically lasts 10 days and concludes with the immersion of idols on Anant Chaturdashi.

Across India, homes and public spaces resonated with the spirit of devotion, community participation, and festive enthusiasm as people prayed for wisdom, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles in the year ahead. The participation of senior constitutional functionaries underscores the festival's standing as one of India's most widely observed public celebrations.