New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday wished Indians living across the world on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Sharing a post on 'X', President Murmu termed Lord Ganesh as a deity of "wisdom and discernment".

"Heartiest Ganesh Chaturthi greetings to all Indians residing in the country and abroad! This great festival is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm as the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ganesh, the deity of wisdom and discernment," President Murmu wrote on 'X'.

The President further urged the adoption of an environmentally friendly festival and also emphasised the importance of building a strong India.

"I pray to the obstacle-remover Lord Shri Ganesh that he continues to remove all obstacles from the path ...