Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is being celebrated with devotion and festive enthusiasm across India on Monday, September 14, as devotees welcome Lord Ganesha into their homes and communities.
The festival has also brought Bollywood into the festive spirit, with several celebrities sharing Ganesh Chaturthi wishes with their fans and followers on social media.
From heartfelt messages to glimpses of festive celebrations, celebrities including Kajol, Sharvari and Kareena Kapoor joined people across the country in marking the auspicious occasion.
Bollywood Joins Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of India’s most widely celebrated festivals, with devotees bringing idols of Lord Ganesha home and offering prayers during the festival period.
For many Bollywood stars, the occasion has also become a time to connect with audiences beyond their work. Celebrities often use their social media platforms to share festive greetings, family moments and messages seeking blessings from Bappa.
This year, Kajol, Sharvari, Kareena Kapoor and others were among the celebrities associated with the celebrations, adding a touch of Bollywood glamour to the festive atmosphere.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Wishes
Social media was filled with Ganesh Chaturthi greetings as fans and celebrities marked the beginning of the celebrations.
The festival is traditionally associated with wisdom, prosperity and the removal of obstacles, with Lord Ganesha being worshipped at homes and public pandals.
For devotees, welcoming Bappa home is not only a religious ritual but also an opportunity for families and communities to come together.
Kajol, Sharvari and Kareena Kapoor Celebrate the Festive Spirit
Bollywood celebrities regularly participate in Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, whether by bringing an idol home, attending public festivities or simply sending wishes to their followers.
Kajol, who has often shared glimpses of Indian festivals and family celebrations with her audience, joined the festive mood this year.
Sharvari also extended the festive spirit to her social-media followers, while Kareena Kapoor was among the other Bollywood personalities associated with Ganesh Chaturthi greetings.
Their participation reflects the enduring popularity of the festival within the Hindi film industry, where Ganesh Chaturthi has long been celebrated both privately and publicly.
Why Ganesh Chaturthi Is Celebrated
Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the Hindu deity associated with wisdom, intellect and the removal of obstacles.
The festival is celebrated with prayers, offerings and the installation of Ganesha idols. In many parts of India, particularly Maharashtra, large public celebrations and pandals become major attractions during the festival.
The celebrations culminate with the immersion of Ganesha idols, known as Visarjan, accompanied by prayers and devotional chants.
As families welcome Bappa into their homes this year, Bollywood’s festive greetings have added another layer of visibility to the celebrations, with stars joining millions of devotees in marking Ganesh Chaturthi 2026.
