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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has greeted the nation on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. The PM in his message said that the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi symbolizes the cultural unity of the country, bringing people of all walks of life together. "May this festival of Ganesh Chaturthi remove all obstacles, and bring all-round development, harmony and prosperity to all," he added. During the festival, Ganesha idols are worshipped at hundreds of 'pandals' or makeshift tents before they are immersed in water bodies. The festival is hugely popular in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Gujarat.

Manmohan Singh greets nation on Ganesh Chaturthi