"O Ganpati Bappa, may you illuminate every home and courtyard in Delhi with your blessings": CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi [India], August 27 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the Shri Ganesh Temple in Connaught Place on Wednesday and offered prayers on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
CM Gupta performed worship rituals at the temple and said that Lord Ganesha, revered as Mangalmurti, bestows wisdom, prosperity, and success upon devotees.
In a post on X, CM Gupta wrote, "On the sacred occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi today, I performed worship and darshan at the Shri Ganesh Temple located in Connaught Place and received blessings. The many forms of Mangalmurti Ganpati bestow the boons of wisdom, discernment, success, and prosperity in life. Such is His glory that wherever Vinayak resides, there dwells joy, good fortune, and auspiciousness."

Extending her greetings to the people of the national capital, Delhi CM added, "O Ganpati Bappa, may You illuminate every home and courtyard in Delhi with Your blessings and fill everyone's life with new successes and new joys. Ganpati Bappa Morya!"
Earlier today, CM Gupta offered prayers at the revered Pracheen Shiv Mandir in the national capital on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
CM extended heartfelt greetings to the nation and expressed her wishes for obstacle-free development and prosperity for Delhi, invoking the blessings of Lord Ganesh.
Speaking to reporters, CM Gupta said, "My greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. May all the development works be completed without any obstacles and may Delhi progress. May Lord Ganesh bless us..."
The ten-day festival, starting today, will conclude on Anantha Chaturdashi.
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 Lord Gajanana that He blesses all His devotees with happiness, peace, and excellent health. Ganpati Bappa Morya!," the Prime Minister wrote.
Vinayak Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chavithi, is a festival that marks the worship of Lord 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 Lord Ganesh idols 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 temples and mandals to seek blessings from Lord Ganesh. (ANI)