Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Ganpati Puja celebrations at the residence of Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud in New Delhi on September 11, 2024. The event was marked by a warm welcome from CJI Chandrachud and his wife, Kalpana Das, who hosted the Prime Minister for the festivities.
During the puja, Modi participated in traditional rituals, including performing the aarti and offering prayers to the idol of Lord Ganesha, who is revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of new beginnings. The Prime Minister donned a traditional Maharashtrian cap, reflecting the cultural significance of the occasion.
Ganesh Chaturthi, which began on September 7, is a ten-day festival celebrated with great enthusiasm, especially in Maharashtra, where homes and public spaces are adorned with vibrant decorations and filled with prayers and processions.