Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister posted his greetings in Hindi: “Wishing you all a very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi. May this occasion filled with faith and devotion be auspicious for everyone. I pray to Lord Gajanan to bless all his devotees with happiness, peace and good health. Ganpati Bappa Morya!”
Ganesh Chaturthi, a widely celebrated Hindu festival, marks the birth of Lord Ganesha—the elephant-headed deity revered as the god of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings. Celebrated with great fervour across India, the festival spans ten days and will culminate on Anant Chaturdashi, also known as Ganesh Visarjan, when idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed in water bodies amid grand processions.
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In Mumbai, thousands of devotees gathered at the iconic Shree Siddhivinayak Ganpati Temple on Wednesday morning, offering prayers and seeking blessings. The temple saw long queues of worshippers who had travelled from across the city and beyond to mark the occasion.
आप सभी को गणेश चतुर्थी की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं। श्रद्धा और भक्ति से भरा यह पावन अवसर हर किसी के लिए शुभकारी हो। भगवान गजानन से प्रार्थना है कि वे अपने सभी भक्तों को सुख, शांति और उत्तम स्वास्थ्य का आशीर्वाद दें। गणपति बाप्पा मोरया!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 27, 2025
Also in the city, anticipation reached a peak as the first look of Lalbaugcha Raja—Mumbai’s most celebrated Ganesh idol—was unveiled earlier in the week. Revered by millions, Lalbaugcha Raja is not merely a religious icon but a symbol of collective devotion and Mumbai’s cultural vibrancy. The idol is installed by the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, a community group that has been organising celebrations at Putlabai Chawl since 1934.
The festival, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi or Vinayak Chavithi, is rooted in Maharashtra’s socio-cultural history. It was transformed into a public celebration by freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak in 1893 to unite citizens under a shared cultural identity. In July this year, the Maharashtra government officially designated Ganeshotsav as the “Maharashtra State Festival”, further highlighting its significance.
Across homes and communities, people welcomed Lord Ganesha with vibrant decorations, homemade delicacies, and devotional music. Idols were installed in homes and elaborate pandals, with families and local groups observing rituals, fasting, and cultural performances.
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As the festival unfolds over the coming days, lakhs of devotees are expected to visit pandals and temples, keeping alive the traditions of devotion, artistry, and community that define Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations across India.
