The 10-day-long Ganesh Chaturthi festival kicked off with great enthusiasm in Maharashtra on Saturday. People across the state came together to welcome the deity into their homes and pandals, including prominent political leaders and celebrities.
Uddhav, Aaditya visit Lalbaugcha Raja
Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray, accompanied by his wife Rashmi Thackrey and son Aaditya Thackeray, visited the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesh.
Udhav Thackrey and his wife Rashmi Thackrey seeking blessings of Lord Ganesha
Aditya Thackrey praying at Lalbaugcha Raja
Meanwhile, several political leaders and film and television personalities also welcomed the deity to their homes.
Maharashtra CM welcomes Ganpati Bappa
Ganpati Bappa was welcomed at the official residence of Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Eknath Shinde performed the pran prathistha of Lord Ganesha at Varsha Bungalow at Malabar Hill, his official residence along with his family. His son, MP Shrikant Shinde and grandson Rudransh was also seen participating in the puja.
After Ganesh pujan on Saturday morning CM Shinde said, "I extend best wishes to everyone on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. The state government has taken several decisions for the development of the public of Maharashtra. The youth will get more employment opportunities. Various schemes have been implemented to empower women."
