Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Indian Leaders Extend Wishes as Ganesh Chaturthi Begins
Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha.
Many people respect Ganesha as a symbol of wisdom, prosperity and new beginnings.
The festival lasts for 10 days.
It ends with Ganesh Visarjan, when people say goodbye to Ganesha with prayers and processions.
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished people well.
Other political leaders also prayed for happiness, peace and prosperity.
Mallikarjun Kharge said the festival can remind people of unity and harmony.
People across India are celebrating with prayers, rituals and gatherings.
The 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival began on September 14, 2026, and will conclude with Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi.
President Droupadi Murmu wished Indians in the country and abroad happiness, peace, health and prosperity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi prayed for new energy, successful endeavors and continued national progress.
Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, C Joseph Vijay, Mallikarjun Kharge and Arvind Kejriwal also extended festival greetings.
Mallikarjun Kharge recalled Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s role in making Ganeshotsav a symbol of unity and public awakening.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Indian political leaders extended greetings; devotees across India are celebrating.
- What
- Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival marking the birth of Lord Ganesha, began with prayers, rituals and public greetings.
- When
- The festival began on September 14, 2026, and will conclude on Anant Chaturdashi.
- Where
- Across India and among Indians living abroad.
- Why
- The festival honors Lord Ganesha, who is associated with wisdom, prosperity, auspicious beginnings and the removal of obstacles.
- Festival
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Start date
- September 14, 2026
- Duration
- 10 days
- Conclusion
- Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi
- Deity honored
- Lord Ganesha
- Associated values
- Wisdom, prosperity, new beginnings and removal of obstacles
- Leaders cited
- Droupadi Murmu, Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, C Joseph Vijay, Mallikarjun Kharge and Arvind Kejriwal