JAMMU, Sep 14, 2026: The Shri Ganesh Mahotsav 2026 commenced with great religious fervour and enthusiasm at Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, on Monday. The 11-day Mahotsav will continue from September 14 to September 24.
The festivities began with the auspicious Murti Sthapna of Bhagwan Shri Ganesh Ji at 8:30 am. Prior to the installation of the idol, Ganesh Pooja and Nav Grah Pooja were performed by Shri V.K. Abrol, President, Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Management Trust, along with Shri S.C. Rekhi, General Secretary, Shri Krishan P. Gupta, Treasurer, and other members of the Trust.
A large number of devotees gathered at the temple to participate in the sacred ceremony and seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha. The temple premises resonated with devotional chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya”, creating an atmosphere of spiritual devotion and celebration.
Speaking on the occasion, V.K. Abrol briefed devotees about the birth of Lord Ganesha on Chaturthi Tithi of the month of Bhadrapada and highlighted his revered place in Hindu faith. He said Lord Ganesha is worshipped as the remover of obstacles and the bestower of wisdom, prosperity and success.
He also explained the significance of performing the Pratham Pooja of Lord Ganesha before undertaking auspicious activities, seeking divine blessings for success and the removal of obstacles.
As part of the Mahotsav, Maha Aarti will be performed daily at 8:00 am and 7:00 pm, followed by Langar Prasad for devotees.
The Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Management Trust extended an invitation to devotees from across Jammu to visit the temple throughout the Mahotsav and participate in the daily prayers, Maha Aarti and Langar Prasad.
Prominent persons present on the occasion included Karan Singh, Prem Sharma, Sumesh Damral, Sandeep Singh, Ved Verma, Kapil Slathia, P.C. Gupta, Tarun Gupta, Prashant Sharma, Gambhir Singh Charak, K.B. Magotra, Kiran Rajput, Ashok Gupta and Uma Sharma, besides members of the Trust and a large number of devotees.
The Trust appealed to devotees to participate enthusiastically in the celebrations and make Shri Ganesh Mahotsav 2026 a grand spiritual and devotional occasion.