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IN PHOTOS | Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: India celebrates festival with fervour and devotion
Updated On: 14 September, 2026 02:47 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 was celebrated across India on Monday with fervour and devotion. From Pune and Mumbai to Bhopal, Goa and Ranchi, devotees welcomed Lord Ganesha with prayers, music and traditional festivities, while leaders also joined celebrations and offered prayers. (Pics/PTI)

India on Monday celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with full enthusiasm as devotees across the country welcomed Lord Ganesha with prayers, music and traditional festivities

In Pune, Maharashtra, devotees took part in the celebrations accompanied by traditional drums and music as the city marked the beginning of the festival. Streets and public spaces witnessed festive activity as people gathered to celebrate the occasion

In Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, accompanied by his family members, offered prayers during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival

In Bhopal, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and his wife Sadhna Singh were seen carrying an idol of Lord Ganesha as they participated in Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

In Mumbai, devotees offered prayers at the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja, one of the city's most prominent Ganesh mandals. Large numbers of devotees gathered to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha as the 10-day festival began

Meanwhile, in Ranchi, Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth offered prayers to Lord Ganesha on the occasion
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