The ten-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival has started in Maharashtra and around the world  with the coronavirus pandemic no longer casting its shadow on the celebrations.

The idols of Lord Ganesh, the god of prosperity and wisdom and a slayer of obstacles ('vighna-harta'), have been installed in homes with pomp and gaiety. With many celebs and top political leaders also welcoming Ganesha in to their homes, our Indian cricketers weren't far behind as well.

They took to Twitter to wish people on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. Right from Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant to Dinesh Karthik and VVS Laxman, cricketers sent in their wishes to the people and also welcomed the blessings of Lord Ganesha himself.

Wishing you all a very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi. Praying for happiness, good health, peace and prosperity. ?