Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Vinayaka Chaturthi is being celebrated with immense devotion and grandeur today, August 27. In Maharashtra, the 10-day festival holds deep cultural and spiritual significance, marked by vibrant pandals, soulful prayers, and the heartfelt tradition of welcoming and later bidding farewell to Bappa during visarjan. Devotees embrace the festivities with love, devotion, and the promise of his return next year. Adding to the festive spirit, Bollywood stars welcomed Vighnaharta home with beautifully adorned idols, stunning decorations, and joyous celebrations. From Ananya Panday, Hema Malini to Salman Khan celebs welcome Bappa home making the festival even more special.
Here’s a look at the celebs who brought Bappa home this year, making the festival even more special.
Kareena Kapoor Khan
Kareena Kapoor Khan celebrated this Ganpati festival with her children, sharing adorable moments and a glimpse of their homemade Ganpati idol. She captioned the post as, ‘The RK family Ganpati was always special, just like how we celebrated all festivals. Now, my children look forward to it too. Ganpati Bappa Morya! Bless us all with love and peace forever from all of us.’
Bhumi Pedhnaker
Bhumi Pednekar celebrated this auspicious festival with her entire family, concluding with a kirtan and a stunningly decorated Ganpati idol. She wrote, ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya. May Bappa bless us all, may there be peace and prosperity.May we always be surrounded by our loved ones and by the blessings of those we’ve lost.’
Ananya Panday
Ananya Panday took to Instagram to share her adorable Ganpati idol, kicking off the celebrations with heartfelt family photos.
Ankita Lokhande
Ankita Lokhande also welcomed Ganpati Bappa home, sharing the joyful news and heartfelt wishes for the auspicious occasion with a simple and beautiful caption that reads, ‘Bappa aagaye hain. Mere ghar, mere dil ke Bappa. Aap bhi darshan kijiye aur unke aashirwad paayiye. Ganpati Bappa Morya. ‘
Jacqueline Fernandez
The Housefull 5 actress made the celebration extra special by welcoming Bappa home for the first time, adding an emotional touch to the festivities. Jacqueline wrote, ‘Welcoming Bappa home for the very first time. May this new beginning be filled with blessings, love, and light. Ganpati Bappa Morya!’
Salman Khan
Superstar Salman Khan and his family welcomed Bappa home, and a viral Instagram video captures their festive celebration and aarti, with Salman Khan performing the ritual.
Heema Malini
Heema Malini and Esha Deol kicked off Ganesh Utsav celebrations. She took to Instagram to share a glimpse from the pooja ceremony.
Sonu Sood
Sonu Sood welcomed Bappa home and while talking to the media, Sonu Sood extended his best wishes on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi . ANI quoted Sood as saying,’Very excited and Bappa will give blessings. Keep everyone happy. Just wishing everyone a happy Ganesh Chaturthi.’
Ekta Kapoor
Ekta Kapoor was among the celebrities who welcomed Bappa home. The producer and television trailblazer visited the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal to seek blessings from Lord Ganesha. Taking to Instagram, she also shared a glimpse of her festive celebrations. She captioned the post, ‘Two homes, two BHAPPAS, ONE LOVE! JAI GANESHAYE NAMHA.’
Riteish Deshmukh
Riteish Deshmukh celebrated this Ganesh Chaturthi with creativity and love. This year, their Ganpati idol, inspired by robotics, was built from scratch by their children Riaan and Rahyl with the help of their parents and teachers, making the process a fun and educational experience. Taking to Instagram, Riteish shared a video of Bappa idol-making process along with heartfelt wishes for fans.
Sonali Bendre
Sonali Bendre joined the festive spirit by welcoming Bappa home. She took to Instagram to share a sneak peek of her Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations along with heartfelt wishes for her fans.
Kamya Panjabi
Popular TV actress Kamya Panjabi also marked the celebration by welcoming Bappa home, sharing heartfelt wishes with fans, and giving a glimpse of her Ganesh Chaturthi festivities.
Arjun Bijlani
Arjun Bijlani was also among the celebs who welcomed Bappa home with festive spirit. He shared glimpses of his Ganpati celebrations alongside fellow industry friends and captioned the post with heartfelt wishes, ‘Bappa ka ghar aane ka matlab… pyaar, puja, togetherness, blessings, dhamaka aur nonstop mahol.. Apno ke sath . ‘
Karishma Tanna
Karishma Tanna also welcomed Bappa home, Taking to her Instagram handle she shared the pictures of the timeline marking 5 years of celebration with heartfelt caption, ‘5 years of our Ganpati memories.Thank you Bappa for blessing us. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to everyone From Me and my Family.’
Himesh Reshammiya
Singer Himesh Reshammiya welcomed Bappa home with grand decorations and an adorable Ganpati idol. He took to Instagram to share a sneak peek of their festive celebration.
This Ganesh Chaturthi, as we invite Bappa into our homes – let’s also invite peace, purpose, and presence into our lives.