Bhopal, Aug. 27 -- Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan welcomed Lord Ganesha at his residence 'Mama Ka Ghar' in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on Wednesday on the occasion of 'Ganesh Chaturthi'.

Chouhan, along with his family, went to a market located near Platinum Plaza, Atalpath, in the state capital to purchase an idol of Lord Ganesha and brought it home with much celebration.

Extending greetings to the people, Chouhan told reporters, "Heartfelt greetings to all countrymen on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. Ganpati Bappa is now arriving, and he removes all obstacles. My prayer is that Bappa may remove all obstacles from everyone's life and fill it with happiness. From now onwards, the Ganesh Mahautsav will be continued till Anant Chaturd...