New Delhi, India (CU)_ On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the nation and people and prayed that the spirit of compassion and fraternity always prevail. The PM took to Twitter to wish the nation. He tweeted, ”Best wishes on Ganesh Chaturthi. May the blessings of Bhagwan Shri Ganesh always remain upon us. Michhami Dukkadam! Samvatsari emphasizes on forgiveness. May there be no ill-feelings towards anyone. May the spirit of kindness and brotherhood always prevail.”
Ganesh Chaturthi is observed across the nation to commemorate the birth of the God of wisdom, who is prayed before undertaking any new endeavor. On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, President Draupadi Murmu expressed her heart-felt wishes to all citizens and hoped for peace and harmony to reign across the world.
On the auspicious day, the president conveyed her wishes to the nation in a statement, saying, ”I extend my greetings and best wishes to all the fellow citizens living in India and abroad.” Murmu added, ”Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, the symbol of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. Lord Ganesha is considered to be a Vighnaharta and Mangalmurti. On this occasion, let us pray for the blessings of Lord Ganesha to maintain harmony and cordiality”. The Rashtrapati Bhavan released a statement from the president saying, ”We pray that peace and happiness continues to prevail in the world”.
The entire nation is celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi today. Lord Ganapati’s birthday is commemorated on the fourth day of Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapada. Every year, in all Indian states, including Maharashtra, Ganeshotsav is grandly celebrated with high spirit. Ganesh Chaturthi is a 10-day celebration that begins on Chaturthi and concludes on Anant Chaturdashi.
