Bollywood superstar Salman Khan recently joined the festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi, one of India's most beloved religious celebrations. He visited the residence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to offer his prayers and blessings to Lord Ganesha.
Shinde took to social media to share photos of his meeting with Khan and his sister, Arpita. The chief minister welcomed the duo to his home and presented them with traditional gifts of flowers and scarves. Khan was dressed in a casual outfit and was seen folding his hands in reverence before the deity.
सुप्रसिद्ध अभिनेते सलमान खान यांनी काल वर्षा निवासस्थानी उपस्थित राहून श्री गणेशाचे दर्शन घेतले. यावेळी त्यांना शाल, श्रीफळ, पुष्पगुच्छ आणि श्री गणेशाची मूर्ती देऊन सन्मानित केले. तसेच याप्रसंगी त्यांच्या शुभहस्ते श्री गणेशाची आरती करण्यात आली. यावेळी माझा पुत्र खासदार… pic.twitter.com/FIauMNbqxu
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Earlier in the week, Khan had also celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi at his own residence. The festivities were marked by traditional rituals, including the Ganesh Visarjan, where devotees bid farewell to the deity after a period of worship. Khan, along with his family and friends, participated in the ceremony with fervour and enthusiasm. Videos shared on social media captured the vibrant energy and joy of the celebrations. Khan was seen dancing and singing along with his loved ones, his infectious enthusiasm spreading happiness to all those present. The final aarti, a sacred ritual to seek blessings, was performed with reverence, and Khan whispered prayers into Lord Ganesha's ears, a custom followed by many devotees.
Beyond his personal celebrations, Khan also made a notable appearance at the Ambani family's grand residence, Antilia, for their Ganesh Chaturthi festivities.
On the work front, Salman Khan is gearing up for the upcoming season of the reality show Bigg Boss and is also working on an action-packed drama Sikandar directed by AR Murugadoss. ALSO READ: SCOOP: Salman Khan film to skip Eid 2026 - Here's why
