Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued greetings to the nation on Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The Prime Minister’s Office shared his message expressing hopes that the festival would bring fresh energy and enthusiasm to people’s lives. Along with his wishes, he shared a Sanskrit verse known as a Subhashitam.
What the Prime Minister said
The Prime Minister conveyed his prayer that, through the blessings of Lord Ganesha, the efforts of citizens would succeed and India would continue advancing on its path of development.
He shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam that describes Lord Ganesha, referred to as Vinayaka. The verse speaks of the deity’s sacred hands holding modakas (sweet offerings), the crescent moon adorning his forehead, and his role as protector of the universe. The Subhashitam also references Ganesha’s victory over the demon Gajasura and his power to free devotees from sorrows and troubles.
The message was posted on social media on 14 September 2026, the date of Ganesh Chaturthi that year.
What this means for you
This is a ceremonial announcement marking one of the major Hindu festivals observed across India. Citizens can expect their Prime Minister’s message as part of the nation’s official acknowledgement of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The sharing of classical Sanskrit verses reflects the government’s engagement with India’s cultural and religious traditions during major festival occasions.