Ganesh Chaturthi 2018: Celebs chants 'Ganpati Bappa Morya'!

New Delhi: The auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi starts today (September 13). Also known as Vinayak Chaturthi—it marks the birth of Lord Ganesha and is a 10-day long festivity. Ganpati Utsav is the major festival celebrated in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Goa and Eastern parts of Odisha.

The entire country is gripped by the festive fervour of the special occasion and our celebrities too welcome their favourite God home.

Check out who said what on Twitter:

T 2929 - Ganapati Bappa Moreya .. !!pic.twitter.com/881dWVtYWN — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) September 11, 2018

On the auspicious occasion of #GaneshChaturthi, doing Shree Ganesh of India’s Grandest Film: #2Point0 ! Here’s a glimpse of the biggest rivalry, Good or Evil...Who decides? #2Point0Teaser - https://t.co/dXniPzPlAt@2Point0Movie @DharmaMovies — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 13, 2018

Happy Ganesh Chaturthi may lord Ganesha bless us all pic.twitter.com/p4fpVbeLmx — Manisha Koirala (@mkoirala) September 13, 2018

Modaks, family gatherings, dance, music... Everything about #GaneshChaturthi makes me happy I wish this festive season brings you all countless blessings!#GanpatiBappaMorya pic.twitter.com/HrxjazZc3B — Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) September 12, 2018

May Lord Ganesha shower you with blessings and happiness. Wish you all a very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi #HappyGaneshChaturthi #GanapatiBappaMorya pic.twitter.com/BhAqUkV6wd — Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) September 13, 2018

Celebrating this auspicious occasion with a beautiful eco-friendly Bappa made with Dhaaga  #GaneshChaturthi @Varun_dvn pic.twitter.com/AQOLK7je7e — Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) September 13, 2018

Warm wishes on the auspicious occasion of #GaneshChaturthi!
May Lord Ganesha bless you with happiness and all the good things in life  #GanpatiBappaMorya#goecofriendly pic.twitter.com/leia39G5il — Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) September 13, 2018

This is MAGICAL !!!! Shree Ganesh Temple in Entebbe, Uganda celebrates #GaneshUtsav with the chants of #GanpatiBappaMorya. Listen to the sound of drums and the expressions on the faces of the people who are playing them. #GanpatiBappaMorya #MoryaRaBappaMoryaRe pic.twitter.com/80Eawtpkh6 — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) September 12, 2018

#गणपति_बप्पा_मोरया pic.twitter.com/UEB7aRSYkj — Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) September 13, 2018

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of my favourite times of the year. I love the week long festivities and coming together of friends and families! 
Wishing all of you a wonderful Ganesh Chaturthi pic.twitter.com/mdGaSG7cPn — Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) September 13, 2018

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— Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) September 13, 2018

On this auspicious day of #GaneshChaturthi, may Bappa bless us with courage, confidence, love and peace. Vakratund mahakay, Suryakoti samprabha, Nirvighnam Kurume devam, Sarvakaryesu sarvada. #HappyGaneshChaturthi  pic.twitter.com/Q5e5qqBXu4 — Deepa Malik (@DeepaAthlete) September 13, 2018

आपको और आपके परिवार को गणेश चतुर्थी के इस पावन उत्सव पर ढेर सारी शुभकामनायें. भगवान गणेश सब को ख़ुशियाँ और अच्छी सेहत दें. गणपति बप्पा मौर्या pic.twitter.com/3xzIodqBJv — KAPIL (@KapilSharmaK9) September 13, 2018

Bolo Ganpati Bappa Morya
Celebrating one of my most favourite festival with Ganpati Bappa's idol that I designed myself & capturing its beauty with the awesome camera of #Honor9N  @hihonorindia pic.twitter.com/WXIvME5GM8 — Karan Wahi (@karan009wahi) September 13, 2018

Bappa ke aate hi burai ki batti gul aur khushiyon ka meter chalu hojata hai!
गणपति बप्पा मोरया। मंगल मूर्ति मोरया। Happy Ganesh Chaturthi! #ganpatibappa #GaneshChaturthi pic.twitter.com/PjtbbBiwEh

— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) September 13, 2018

आला रे आला गणपती आला! गणपती बाप्पा मोरया  #56thYearOfGanpatiBappaAtMyGrandparents pic.twitter.com/zKrNCbkJ9B — Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) September 13, 2018

The chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' fill the whole atmosphere and devotees turn hosts to the Lord by inviting him to their homes. The freshness in the breeze and the picture-perfect weather strikes a perfect balance between mind, body, and soul. In order to please the Ganpati, and make him visit your abode year-on-year, special puja is performed on Ganesh Chaturthi at home.