Ganesh Chaturthi 2019: President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi and Other Leaders Greet the Nation on Ganeshotsav

Mumbai, September 2: Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 is here! The festival, considered as one of the most important for the Hindus, is celebrated with great enthusiasm every year. On Ganeshotsav, people bring beautiful Lord Ganesh idols to their homes. This year, eco-friendly idols are on-trend. Mandals are also set to host huge idols of the deity. On this auspicious occasion, many political leaders have extended their wishes. Why is Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrated? History, Legends and Stories of the Ganpati Festival.

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday greeted the people of India on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi. "Ganpati Bappa Morya! Greetings and good wishes to fellow citizens on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. May the blessings of Lord Ganesh bring peace, happiness and prosperity to everyone's lives," said

President Kovind in a Tweet. Ganesh Pandals in Mumbai: This Ganesh Chaturthi 2019, Visit Lalbaugcha Raja to Mumbai Cha Raja & Other Famous Ganpati Mandals.

"I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’. Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesh, who is revered as an embodiment of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune," Vice President Venkaiah Naidu tweeted.

He added, "In India it is a common practice to invoke and chant the name of Lord Ganesh before the start of any good work, so that all obstacles are removed and success is achieved. May this festival bring peace, harmony and prosperity in our country."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also wished for a blessed Ganesh Chaturthi. "सभी देशवासियों को पावन पर्व गणेश चतुर्थी की ढेर सारी शुभकामनाएं। गणपति बाप्पा मोरया! Wishing everyone a blessed Ganesh Chaturthi," PM Modi tweeted.

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani

Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal

Ganeshotsav 2019 will end on Anant Chaturdashi, September 12 with the immersion of idols in different water bodies. While big mandals immerse the idol on Anant Chaturthi, some do the immersion on one-and-a-half-day, third, fifth or the seventh day.

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