Cricketers Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with Heartfelt Wishes

On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, renowned cricketers Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, and Cheteshwar Pujara shared their heartfelt wishes on social media. The festival, celebrated with great fervor across India, marks the birth of Lord Ganesha and is filled with traditional rituals and community festivities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu also conveyed their greetings, emphasizing the festival's significance in inspiring progress and unity. Discover how these sports icons and leaders are celebrating this auspicious occasion.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 14, 2026, 23:56 IST

Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi

On September 14, cricketers Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, and Cheteshwar Pujara took to social media to share their warm wishes for Ganesh Chaturthi.

The festival is being observed with great enthusiasm and devotion throughout India, as devotees gather in large numbers at famous pandals and temples.

These four prominent figures in Indian cricket shared their greetings via Instagram stories, connecting with fans during this festive time.

Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesha and is celebrated with various traditional rituals, prayers, and community gatherings.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also conveyed his wishes, expressing hope that the "Vighnaharta" (remover of obstacles) brings renewed energy and strength to everyone, guiding the nation towards ongoing development.

In his message shared on X, he stated, "Heartfelt Ganesh Chaturthi wishes to all my fellow citizens. May this sacred festival of darshan and worship of the remover of obstacles infuse new energy and fresh enthusiasm into everyone’s lives. May all endeavours succeed through his divine blessings, and may the nation continue to advance on the path of constant progress—this is my prayer. Ganpati Bappa Morya!"

The Prime Minister also included verses from the traditional Ganesha Pancharatnam stotram in his post.

President Droupadi Murmu joined in the celebrations by sending her warm greetings to citizens in India and around the world, encouraging everyone to draw inspiration from this sacred festival and commit to nation-building.

In her message, she emphasized that Lord Ganesha represents wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings, motivating society to pursue fresh resolutions and progress.

"Bhagwan Ganesha symbolizes wisdom, prosperity, and auspicious beginnings. The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi brings energy, knowledge, and positivity into our lives. This sacred festival inspires us to move forward on the path of progress with new resolutions in life. I pray that Bhagwan Ganesha brings happiness, peace, good health, and prosperity into everyone’s lives. Let us all pledge to contribute to nation-building," President Murmu stated.