Khairatabad Ganesh Shobha yatra begins with tight security

The eco-friendly Khairatabad Ganesh Shobha Yatra began at 8 am on Saturday with special pooja and slogans of ‘Ganapathi Bappa Morya.’ The procession moved towards NTR Garden amid heavy police security, with immersion expected by noon.

Hyderabad: Hyderabad’s popular eco-friendly Khairatabad Ganesh Shobha Yatra commenced at 8 am on Saturday from the Ganesh Pandal amid slogans of ‘Ganapathi Bappa Morya.’

Prior to the procession, a special pooja was performed to Sri Vishwa Shanthi Maha Shakthi Ganapati by the Khairatabad Ganesh Utsav Committee at the pandal.

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The Shobha Yatra proceeded towards NTR Garden via Telephone Bhavan, Telugu Thalli Flyover and Secretariat. Hundreds of locals bid farewell to Khairatabad Ganesh by sprinkling flowers.

Tight security arrangements were made by the police to ensure that the Shobha Yatra remained peaceful. The immersion of Khairatabad Ganesh is expected by 12 noon.