Devotees across Tamil Nadu thronged Ganesh Mandirs with devotion and joy on the first day of the ten-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival. The ten-day festival, starting today, will conclude on Anantha Chaturdashi.
In Chennai’s Mannali area, devotees have created a unique Ganesh murti crafted from over 7,500 religious books, drawing wide attention during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The installation comprises 5,000 copies of the Bhagavad Gita, 1,500 Vel Virutham, and 1,008 Murugan Kavasam books, symbolising the fusion of knowledge, devotion, and spiritual unity.
#WATCH | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | A Ganesh Idol in the Mannali area is made using 7500 books, including 5000 Bhagavad Gita, 1500 Vel Virutham and 1008 Murugan Kavasam books#GaneshChaturthi pic.twitter.com/xxRSQAveAi
— ANI (@ANI) August 27, 2025
In Tiruchirappalli, the famous Ucchi Pillayar Mandir, dedicated to Bhagwan Ganesh and perched atop the Rock Fort at a height of approximately 273 feet, witnessed large crowds of devotees scaling the hill to seek blessings. The Mandir, a major landmark of the city, drew visitors eager to pay homage to the elephant-headed deity.
Similarly, in Coimbatore, devotees gathered in large numbers at the Sri Arulmigu Mundhi Vinayagar Mandir, participating in special prayers and rituals arranged for the festival. The celebrations reflected the deep-rooted devotion of the people and the significance of Ganesh Chaturthi in the state.
#WATCH | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | Devotees in huge numbers reach Sri Arulmigu Mundhi Vinayagar Temple to offer prayers on the occassion of Ganesh Chaturthi pic.twitter.com/9tCtHE0sUj
— ANI (@ANI) August 27, 2025
From grand processions to traditional rituals, the celebrations in the country began in full swing, marking the start of this joyful festival across India.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. In a post on X, PM Modi prayed for the well-being and prosperity of all on the auspicious occasion.
“Heartfelt Ganesh Chaturthi wishes to all of you. May this sacred occasion filled with devotion and faith bring auspiciousness to everyone. I pray to Bhagwan Gajanana that He blesses all His devotees with happiness, peace, and excellent health. Ganpati Bappa Morya!,” the Prime Minister wrote.
आप सभी को गणेश चतुर्थी की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं। श्रद्धा और भक्ति से भरा यह पावन अवसर हर किसी के लिए शुभकारी हो। भगवान गजानन से प्रार्थना है कि वे अपने सभी भक्तों को सुख, शांति और उत्तम स्वास्थ्य का आशीर्वाद दें। गणपति बाप्पा मोरया!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 27, 2025
Notably, President Droupadi Murmu wished Indians living across the world on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. Sharing a post on ‘X’, President Murmu termed Bhagwan Ganesh as a deity of “wisdom and discernment”.
“Heartiest Ganesh Chaturthi greetings to all Indians residing in the country and abroad! This great festival is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm as the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Shri Ganesh, the deity of wisdom and discernment,” President Murmu wrote on ‘X’.
देश-विदेश में रह रहे सभी भारतीयों को गणेश चतुर्थी की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं!
यह महापर्व बुद्धि और विवेक के देवता भगवान श्री गणेश के जन्मोत्सव के रूप में हर्षोल्लास से मनाया जाता है। विघ्नहर्ता भगवान श्री गणेश से मैं प्रार्थना करती हूं कि वे व्यक्ति-निर्माण तथा राष्ट्र-निर्माण के…— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 27, 2025
The President further urged the adoption of an environmentally friendly festival and also emphasised the importance of building a strong India.
“I pray to the obstacle-remover Bhagwan Shri Ganesh that he continues to remove all obstacles from the path of individual-building and nation-building, and with his blessings, all countrymen, while adopting an environment-friendly lifestyle, remain dedicated to the construction of a strong India. Ganpati Bappa Morya!,” President Murmu said.
Vinayak Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chavithi, is a festival that marks the worship of Bhagwan Ganesha as the god of new beginnings and remover of obstacles. Devotees across India and abroad celebrate his wisdom and intelligence with decorated homes and pandals, prayers, music, and vibrant processions.
For the festivities, people bring Bhagwan Ganesh murtis to their homes, observe fasts, prepare mouth-watering delicacies, and visit pandals during the festival. Celebrated across the country, the festival sees lakhs of devotees gathering in Mandirs and mandals to seek blessings from Bhagwan Ganesh.
