Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: From SRK to Shilpa Shetty, Bollywood Stars Gear Up for Festivities

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganesh Chauth, is an electrifying festival that lights up India with its vibrant celebrations, especially in Maharashtra. This jubilant celebration commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the cherished elephant-headed deity renowned for his wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. Lord Ganesha represents not only intelligence and spiritual growth but also embodies abundance and success.

This year, Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are set to begin on September 7 and will culminate with the grand immersion of the idol on September 17. Cities will be awash with magnificent pandals and beautifully crafted Ganesh idols as people prepare to invite Lord Ganesha into their homes with great enthusiasm and devotion. Celebrities also join in the festivities and add their own flair to the celebrations.

Here are celebrities who welcome Ganpati Bappa every year.

Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan is one of the stars who fully embrace the spirit, welcoming Lord Ganesha with open arms. Last year, he celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi by inviting the deity into his home and sharing joy with his fans through social media. SRK posted a heartfelt message alongside the photo of the Ganesh idol, stating, “Welcome home Ganpati Bappa Ji. Wishing you and your family a wonderful day honouring Lord Ganesha. May Lord Ganesha bless all of us with happiness, wisdom, good health and lots of Modak to eat!!!.”

Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty knows how to make Ganesh Chaturthi sparkle with both tradition and style. Each year, she warmly invites Lord Ganesha into her home, turning her celebrations into a grand spectacle. Last year, Shilpa was seen dancing excitedly with her husband Raj Kundra. Her sister Shamita Shetty and kids Viaan Kundra and Samisha Kundra joined in, grooving to the beats of the dhol. In 2021, she embraced sustainability by bringing an eco-friendly Ganesh idol in her home.

Shraddha Kapoor

Shraddha Kapoor is always at the forefront of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and her enthusiasm for Ganpati Bappa is truly infectious. Last year, she decked out her home with vibrant flower decorations along with abhog offeringof modaks. Shraddha shared some heartwarming photos of herself in a gorgeous red and green saree, beaming with joy as she hugged the Lord Ganesha idol. In one of her snaps, she is seen happily devouring a plate of modaks, perfectly capturing her festive spirit. She captioned the post with, “Ganpati Bappa Morya. My favourite 10 days of the year.”

Sonali Bendre

Sonali Bendre is a devoted participant in Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, ensuring she warmly welcomes Ganpati Bappa into her home each year. Recently, she attended an exhibition by the Divyaj Foundation to promote eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Her celebrations from last year show her donning an exquisite white saree while holding a plate of modaks. She also shared a beautiful picture of Ganesh idol decorated with flowers.

Sonu Sood

Sonu Sood, known for his big heart and generosity, makes sure to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with both joy and a spirit of living. The actor in an interview shared that there is a long-standing tradition of welcoming Lord Ganesha into his home, a custom his family has followed for over 20 years. He also revealed that he discovered about the rituals after relocating to Mumbai.

Salman Khan

Salman Khan, a devotee of Ganesh Chaturthi, continues his cherished tradition of welcoming Ganpati into his home each year. Last year, he shared a heartwarming video on Instagram featuring his family coming together to celebrate the festival.

In the video, Salman and his loved ones, including his sister Arpita Khan and her husband Aayush Sharma, performed the aarti for Lord Ganesha.