Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Yogi, Gadkari Extend Greetings as Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations Begin
Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha.
People see Ganesha as a symbol of wisdom, prosperity and new beginnings.
Families and communities place decorated Ganesha idols in homes and public gathering places called pandals.
They pray, offer sweets and flowers, and enjoy cultural programs.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wished people happiness and prosperity during the festival.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also sent his best wishes.
This year, the festival began on September 14.
It will end on September 25, when many devotees will carry the idols in processions and immerse them in water.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath greeted devotees and people across the state on Ganesh Chaturthi.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also shared greetings and invoked Lord Ganesha’s blessings.
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, associated with wisdom, prosperity and new beginnings.
The festival includes placing Ganesha idols in homes and public pandals, followed by prayers, offerings and cultural events.
This year’s celebrations began on September 14 and are scheduled to conclude with Anant Chaturdashi immersion processions on September 25.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari extended greetings to devotees and the public.
- What
- They offered wishes for Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha.
- When
- The festival began on September 14, with celebrations scheduled to conclude on September 25.
- Where
- Greetings were directed to people in Uttar Pradesh and across India, where the festival is widely celebrated, particularly in Maharashtra.
- Why
- The leaders marked the festival and prayed for happiness, prosperity, fulfilled aspirations and the removal of obstacles.
- Festival
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Religious figure
- Lord Ganesha
- Celebration begins
- September 14
- Celebration concludes
- September 25, Anant Chaturdashi
- Main traditions
- Prayers, offerings, cultural programs and idol immersion processions
- Major celebration area
- India, particularly Maharashtra