Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, stated that the whole of Maharashtra is celebrating Ganeshotsav with `great enthusiasm` as she welcomed Lord Ganesha at her home on Wednesday, reported news agency ANI.

Speaking to ANI on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Amruta Fadnavis said, "I am very happy. Bappa has arrived today. The entire state of Maharashtra is celebrating Ganeshotsav with great enthusiasm. I just want the people of the state to think about the environment as well. During the immersion of idols, we should only use the environment-friendly ponds..."

Earlier, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with his wife Amruta Fadnavis, offered prayers and performed Ganesh Aarti at his official residence `Varsha` in Mumbai on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.