Grand celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi after two years of COVID-induced restrictions...
New Delhi: On Wednesday, 31 August 2022, President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi and prayed for peace and prosperity in the lives of every citizen.
"Hearty greetings to all the countrymen on Ganesh Chaturthi. Lord Ganesha is a symbol of knowledge, accomplishment and good fortune. I wish that with the blessings of Shri Ganesh, there should be happiness, peace and prosperity in everyone's life," the President tweeted.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended greetings on the occasion.
He shared a shloka in Sanskrit on Twitter and wrote: "Best wishes on Ganesh Chaturthi. May the blessings of Lord Shri Ganesh always remain upon us."
Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted and wished everyone on the auspicious day: "Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to all the countrymen. Ganpati Bappa Morya!"
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated every year with great fervour in India with millions of devotees thronging temples and 'Ganeshotsav pandals' to offer prayers and seek blessings of Lord Ganesha.
Auspicious tithi of Ganeshotsav, this auspicious 10-day festival starts with Chaturthi Tithi and ends on Anant Chaturdashi. Devotees of Lord Ganesh, the god of wisdom and good fortune, mark his birth during the Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month.
Today’s muhurat for Ganapati Murti Sthpana is for two hours and 33 minutes from 11:05 am to 01:38 pm. Ganesh Visarjan is on September 9. Devotees immerse Lord Ganesha’s idols in water on the day of Visarjan.
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