President Droupadi Murmu extended her greetings to people across India and Indians living abroad on Ganesh Chaturthi, describing the festival as a symbol of wisdom, prosperity and auspicious beginnings.

In her message, President Murmu said the festival brings energy, knowledge and positivity into people’s lives. She also encouraged citizens to move forward with new resolutions and contribute to nation-building.

President Murmu’s Ganesh Chaturthi Message

President Murmu shared her greetings on Monday, wishing happiness, peace, good health and prosperity to people celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi.

She highlighted the importance of Lord Ganesha as a symbol of wisdom, prosperity and new beginnings. According to the President, the festival encourages people to begin new efforts with positive thinking and renewed determination.

Murmu also called on citizens to take a pledge to contribute to the development and nation-building efforts of India.

Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrates Lord Ganesha

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, who is widely worshipped as the deity of wisdom, prosperity and new beginnings.

Devotees traditionally seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings before starting important activities and new ventures. The festival is therefore associated with positive beginnings, knowledge and success.

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Grand Celebrations Across India

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great enthusiasm in several parts of India, with particularly large festivities in Maharashtra.

People install Ganesha idols in homes as well as public pandals. Religious ceremonies, prayers and cultural programmes form an important part of the celebrations.

Devotees offer flowers, sweets and other items to Lord Ganesha and take part in community celebrations throughout the festival period.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Dates

Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated on September 14, 2026. The festival marks the beginning of a period dedicated to prayers and celebrations in honour of Lord Ganesha.

Festivities will continue until Anant Chaturdashi on September 25, when devotees traditionally take part in immersion processions to bid farewell to Ganesha idols.

Message of Progress and Nation-Building

President Murmu’s message connects the spiritual meaning of Ganesh Chaturthi with the broader idea of progress and public responsibility.

Her appeal encourages people to use the festival as an opportunity for positive resolutions while working toward a peaceful, healthy and prosperous society. The message also places nation-building at the centre of the celebrations, linking personal growth with India’s wider development.