Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Karnataka Leaders Urge Peaceful, Eco-Friendly Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations
Karnataka leaders sent greetings to people celebrating Gowri-Ganesha and Ganesh Chaturthi.
They prayed for happiness, peace, good health and prosperity.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar asked people to celebrate peacefully and responsibly.
He also encouraged them to use eco-friendly Ganesha idols.
Leaders asked people to maintain harmony during celebrations and idol immersion.
H.D. Deve Gowda prayed for rain and relief from drought-like conditions.
He also hoped farming and livestock would not suffer.
B.Y. Vijayendra said the festival could bring new hope and goodwill to the state.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar greeted residents during the Gowri-Ganesha festival and appealed for peace and harmony.
Shivakumar urged people to use eco-friendly Ganesha idols and celebrate responsibly, including during idol immersion.
Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda prayed for relief from Karnataka’s drought-like conditions and protection for agriculture and livestock.
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy wished residents happiness, peace, contentment and prosperity during Sri Swarna Gowri and Ganesh Chaturthi.
BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra said the festival should begin a period of goodwill, harmony and noble deeds across Karnataka.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, H.D. Deve Gowda, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra conveyed festival messages.
- What
- The leaders offered Gowri-Ganesha festival greetings, prayers and appeals for peaceful, harmonious and responsible celebrations.
- When
- On Monday, during the Gowri-Ganesha and Ganesh Chaturthi festival occasion.
- Where
- Across Karnataka.
- Why
- They sought happiness, peace and prosperity, while Shivakumar also urged eco-friendly celebrations and harmony during idol immersion.
- Festival
- Gowri-Ganesha, Sri Swarna Gowri and Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations
- Chief minister’s appeal
- Maintain peace and harmony and celebrate responsibly
- Environmental request
- Install eco-friendly Ganesha idols
- Shivakumar’s prayer
- Good rainfall and a bountiful harvest for Karnataka
- Deve Gowda’s concern
- Relief from the drought-like situation and protection for agriculture and livestock
- Video message
- D.K. Shivakumar released a one-minute video greeting residents
- Political participation
- H.D. Kumaraswamy and B.Y. Vijayendra also issued festival greetings