Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, 14 September extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, praying that the festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha ushers in renewed energy, enthusiasm and prosperity for citizens and continues to propel the country's progress.

PM Modi's Message on X

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 endeavors 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 the same post, offering reverence to Lord Shri Vinayaka and enumerating his divine attributes. The verse, as translated, reads: 'I bow to Lord Shri Vinayaka, whose sacred hands are adorned with modakas; who forever guides seekers on the path of liberation; who wears the crescent moon as an ornament upon his forehead; who is the protector of the entire universe and the sole supreme lord of the cosmos; who vanquished the demon Gajasura; and who swiftly frees his devotees from all sorrows and afflictions.'

Yogi Adityanath Also Extends Greetings

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath similarly took to X to convey his wishes, addressing devotees and citizens of the state. '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. Ganpati Bappa Moriya,' Adityanath wrote.

About Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of India's most widely observed Hindu festivals, marking the birth of Lord Ganesha — revered as the deity of wisdom, prosperity and new beginnings, and traditionally invoked before important undertakings. The festival is observed with particular fervour in Maharashtra, where elaborately crafted Ganesha idols are installed in homes and public pandals, accompanied by devotional ceremonies, cultural programmes and offerings of flowers, sweets and fruits.

Celebrations and Key Dates

This year's festivities began on 14 September and will culminate on 25 September with Anant Chaturdashi, when devotees bid farewell to the deity through traditional immersion processions across the country. The eleven-day festival draws millions of participants and is a landmark moment in India's annual religious calendar.