Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated today, September 10. The ten-day festival is celebrated across the country with enthusiasm and fervour.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and several other political leaders wished the people of the country on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, which marks the birth of Lord Ganesh.
Ganesh Chaturthi falls in August or September and is celebrated in many states, especially Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka.
According to the Hindu calendar, Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada.
Across the country, Ganeshotsav celebrations begin today and will end after 10 days on Anant Chaturdashi, which is also called Ganesh Visarjan. On the day of Ganesh Visarjan, idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed and devotees offer prayers to Lord Ganesha.
Lord Ganesha is the Hindu god of wisdom, prosperity and fortune.
Here are the updates on Ganesh Chaturthi 2021:
Maharashtra | Devotees offer prayers outside Pune's Dagduseth Halwai Ganpati Temple on Ganesh Chaturthi
- ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2021
The temple is closed for devotees amid the COVID19 pandemic. pic.twitter.com/mVfvzNQWty
Maharashtra: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari celebrates #GaneshChaturthi at his residence in Nagpur. pic.twitter.com/7xpgtEodQI
- ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2021
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Priests and organizers offer prayers to Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja
- ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2021
Organizers have made arrangements for online darshan of Lalbaugcha Raja this year as per State Govt guidelines issued in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic#GaneshChaturthi2021 pic.twitter.com/qmFGDhyw4L
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray celebrates #GaneshChaturthi with his family at their residence in Mumbai pic.twitter.com/PYny3wMPvU
- ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2021
Bollywood stars have filled up Instagram with Ganesh Chaturthi greetings on social media. However, the one that has our heart was posted by Kareena Kapoor on Instagram. She posted a picture of husband Saif Ali Khan and son Taimur worshipping lord Ganesha.
Let this Ganesh Chaturthi be the beginning of everything that is prosperous and inspiring.
May Lord Ganesha bless you and your family with good fortune and wisdom and remove all obstacles. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announces restrictions for #GaneshChaturthi amid #Covid19; asks media channels to broadcast state government's '#Ganesh Pujan' programme at 7 pm today. pic.twitter.com/XRarXc0tSD
- NDTV (@ndtv) September 10, 2021
Goa CM Pramod Sawant celebrates #GaneshChaturthi with his family at their ancestral home in North Goa
- ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2021
"I call upon people to follow COVID protocols during the celebrations. We've vaccinated everyone with the first dose. I urge people to take their second dose in time," he says pic.twitter.com/Z0lQ4Xz86I
Maharashtra: Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja in Vishnu avatar this year#GaneshChaturthi pic.twitter.com/Cbgtl6vXa6
- ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2021
Delhi is celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi in a very low key manner as for a second consecutive year, public place celebrations and processions or gatherings related to the festival have been prohibited in Delhi due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has put a ban on festivities and urged devotees to celebrate at home. Adhering to government orders and COVID-19 protocols, temples are allowing little to no devotees.
Bengaluru | Devotees offer prayers at Sri Satya Ganapathi Temple on the occasion of #GaneshChaturthi2021 pic.twitter.com/C59E7pOu3Y
- ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2021
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Watch Traditional Rice Modak RecipeGanesh Chaturthi 2021: Celebrate the festival with this classic and delicious rice Modak recipe.
The 10-day-long annual Ganesh festival began in Goa on Friday with several Hindu households bringing idols of the deity in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic which has forced the state government to impose restrictions on processions and put protocols in place to curb any spike in cases. Over the last few days, markets across the state, including in Panaji, Margao and Vasco, witnessed last minute rush to buy the essentials required for celebrating the festival.
The state government has allowed ''Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav'' (installation of idols at pandals) this year with several restrictions.
"No Pandal Visits": #GaneshChaturthi Curbs Amid #Mumbai Covid Resurgence
- NDTV (@ndtv) September 10, 2021
Read more: https://t.co/WFLQYVXUIw
NDTV's Sohit Mishra reports pic.twitter.com/ofFbnIRFSs
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Other Political Leaders Extend WishesPrime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and several other political leaders wished the people of the country on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, which marks the birth of Lord Ganesh.
This #GaneshaChaturthi, overcome the obstacles between #Facts and #Fake #PIBFactCheck wishes you a very happy #GaneshChaturthi2021 #गणेश_चतुर्थी pic.twitter.com/XYA1mRzhUr
- PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) September 10, 2021
Bengaluru | Devotees offer prayers at Sri Satya Ganapathi Temple on the occasion of #GaneshChaturthi2021 pic.twitter.com/C59E7pOu3Y
- ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2021
Odisha: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created an installation sculpture of Lord Ganesh, using seashells with the message "World Peace" at a beach in Puri yesterday#GaneshChaturthi pic.twitter.com/eEQPDiVa5J
- ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2021
Ajay Devgn, on Friday, decided to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi by sharing memories from the festival on his social media profile. While several curbs will be strictly imposed in Mumbai (including Section 144 of the criminal procedure code between September 10 to 19), the best way to begin the festivities was to stay at home and cherish old memories. Read more
We are organising 'Ganesh Pujan' programme at 7 pm today that, I hope, will be telecast on all TV channels. I request all people to watch grand programme with their children: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal pic.twitter.com/EODT3te4iW
- ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2021
Modak is one of the most popular sweet treat during the festival, since it is said that these were one of Lord Ganesha's most favourite sweets. Did you know that Ganeshji is also known as Modakpriya because of his love for these sweet delights? Sweet dumplings filled with grated coconut, nuts, dry fruits or jaggery are undoubtedly, a delight to relish! Read more
समस्त देशवासियों को श्री गणेश चतुर्थी की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। pic.twitter.com/fxk9hOFRbT
- Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 10, 2021
हमारे देश की उन्नति के रास्ते का हर विघ्न दूर हो!#गणेश_चतुर्थी pic.twitter.com/4ftJNWlgIx
- Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 10, 2021
This Ganesh Chaturthi, we bring a South Indian version of modak that also makes for a popular prasad option in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It is called Kozhukattai. Much like modak, it is also a sweet dumpling made of rice flour dough and coconut-jaggery stuffing. Read more
भगवान श्री गणेश चतुर्थी के पावन अवसर पर सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
- Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) September 10, 2021
विघ्नहर्ता से सबके अच्छे स्वास्थ्य एवं समृद्धि की कामना करता हूं।
गणपति बप्पा मोरया🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/MEBbim5tD1
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Mumbai Police's Ganesh Chaturthi Curbs Amid Covid ResurgenceA day after Mumbai saw the number of fresh Covid cases cross the 500-mark, the first time since July 15, the Mumbai police imposed issued prohibition orders in the city. The curbs came a day ahead of the city's favourite festival, Ganesh Chaturthi.
Greetings on the auspicious occasion of #GaneshChaturthi. May the blessings of Lord Ganesh bring good health, prosperity and happiness to all. pic.twitter.com/eJE1yY0hgG
- Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) September 10, 2021
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Morning 'aarti' and prayers being offered at Shri Ganesh Mandir Tekdi in Nagpur on #GaneshChaturthi, today. pic.twitter.com/bhkLKDcmpX
- ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2021
The blessings of Lord Vinayaka, the remover of obstacles, the harbinger of auspicious times, the purveyor of enlightenment, bring happiness into all your lives this Ganesh Chathurthi and beyond. Om Ganapathi Namaha! pic.twitter.com/VFCkZB6hIm
- Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) September 10, 2021
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations Across India Amid Covid Curbs. See Pics, VideosCelebrations for the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival began in Maharashtra and other parts of India on Friday morning amid COVID-19 restrictions. For the second year in a row, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a halt to large-scale celebrations for devotees.
Delhi: Devotees offer prayers at Sidhi Budhi Vinayak Temple in Sarojini Nagar on the occasion of #GaneshChaturthi
- ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2021
A temple priest says, "We are following the guidelines of Delhi Govt & will not take out the annual procession that is organised in a grand manner." pic.twitter.com/904jwPUZPu
Food plays a major role in Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. And when we say food, the first dish that comes to our mind is modak. Read more
Maharashtra: Priests and organisers perform 'aarti' at 'Mumbai Cha Raja' in Lal Baug area of Parel on the occasion of #GaneshChaturthi pic.twitter.com/GQp1rtv2tA
- ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2021
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Reasons Why We Pray Lord Ganesha FirstEvery year Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm in India. This year it will be celebrated on September 10. Also known by the name Vinayaka Chaturthi, it celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. The festival will come to an end on September 21.
Maharashtra: Devotees gather outside Ganesh Tekdi temple in Nagpur on the occasion of #Ganesha Chaturthi
- ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2021
Temples are closed in the state due to COVID-19 pandemic
A devotee says, "Even bars & pubs are open now. So what is the problem in reopening temples?" pic.twitter.com/2l02UcOTKo
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Songs To Get You Into Festive SpiritGanesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. The streets across the country come alive with colourful processions to the sounds of drums and dancing during the festival. Even though this year, like last year, the festival will be celebrated under the shadow of pandemic, Bollywood songs dedicated to the Lord can turn up the festive feel. Here's a list of songs that you can add to your playlist to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi.
Punjab | A Ludhiana-based bakery makes a Ganesh idol from dark chocolate on the occasion of #GaneshChaturthi
- ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2021
"We've been making chocolate Ganesh since 2015 to send a message that we should celebrate festivals in eco-friendly ways," says bakery owner Harjinder Singh Kukreja pic.twitter.com/zAdvn936or
आप सभी को गणेश चतुर्थी की मंगलकामनाएं। यह पावन अवसर हर किसी के जीवन में सुख, शांति, सौभाग्य और आरोग्य लेकर आए। गणपति बाप्पा मोरया!
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 10, 2021
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Ganpati Images, Wishes, SMS, Wallpapers, Messages, Facebook, WhatsApp StatusGanesh Chaturthi, one of the biggest festivals in India, this year begins on September 10, Friday. The ten-day festival which falls in August or September is celebrated with great fervour in many states,especially Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, UP.
गणपति बाप्पा मोरया!
- President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 10, 2021
गणेश चतुर्थी के शुभ अवसर पर सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
मेरी कामना है कि कोविड-19 के विरुद्ध किए जा रहे हमारे प्रयासों को विघ्नहर्ता गणेश सफल बनाएं और सभी को सुख एवं शांति प्रदान करें।
आइए, हम सब कोविड-अनुकूल व्यवहार करते हुए यह त्योहार मनाएं।
