Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday extended greetings to people on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi and prayed that the festival brings renewed energy, enthusiasm, prosperity and happiness to their lives.
In a post on X, PM Modi said the sacred festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the “Remover of Obstacles”, should infuse new energy and enthusiasm into people’s lives and contribute to the country’s continued progress.
“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!” the Prime Minister said.
PM Modi also shared a Sanskrit verse in his post offering prayers to Lord Vinayaka and describing his divine attributes. The verse invokes the deity as the bearer of modakas, guide to liberation, wearer of the crescent moon, protector of the universe and the supreme lord, and prays for relief from the sorrows and afflictions of devotees.
Earlier in the day, Adityanath extended greetings and best wishes to devotees and people of Uttar Pradesh on Ganesh Chaturthi.
Taking to X, the chief minister said, “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,” he said.
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, who is revered as the deity of wisdom, prosperity and new beginnings and is traditionally invoked before important undertakings.
The festival is celebrated with enthusiasm across the country, particularly in Maharashtra, with devotees installing Ganesha idols at homes and public pandals. Elaborate decorations, religious ceremonies and cultural programmes are organised during the festivities, while devotees offer prayers, flowers, sweets and other offerings to the deity.
This year, Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated on September 14, marking the beginning of the festive period dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The celebrations will culminate in Anant Chaturdashi on September 25, when devotees traditionally bid farewell to the deity through immersion processions.
(IANS Inputs)
