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Over 2.32 lakh Ganesh idols were immersed in Hyderabad by 5.30 pm on Saturday, GHMC said. Kukatpally recorded the highest with 58,847 idols, followed by Khairatabad, Serilingampally, LB Nagar, Charminar, and Secunderabad zones

Police and district officials have made elaborate arrangements for the immersion of 2,334 Ganesh idols in Mancherial district on Saturday. Security, CCTV surveillance, cranes, and divers have been deployed, while bursting crackers and loud music have been banned

A family in Khammam has crafted eco-friendly Ganesh idols with cow dung, clay and natural colours, drawing strong response from devotees. Led by priest Arutla Srinivasa Charyulu, the family sold 500 idols, highlighting both tradition and sustainability in Vinayaka Navaratri celebrations

Hyderabad Traffic Police announced diversions in Dhoolpet from August 23 to 27 for smooth Ganesh idol sales and transport. Traffic restrictions will apply around Gandhi Statue, Boiguda Kaman, and Mangalhat. Heavy idol vehicles allowed only after 10 pm

A youth identified as Ram Charan died after being electrocuted while helping set up a Ganesh pandal in Amberpet, Hyderabad. He received a shock while lifting electric wires with a stick and later succumbed to injuries in hospital

To reduce environmental damage during Ganesh Chaturthi, CPCB and TGPCB have issued revised guidelines mandating eco-friendly clay idols and organic colours. Authorities must create artificial immersion ponds, while citizens and vendors are urged to support sustainable celebrations and proper waste disposal

Hyderabad’s idol makers are shifting from Plaster of Paris to eco-friendly clay Ganeshas. While Dhoolpet artisans still use PoP for large idols, demand for clay idols is surging—especially from NRIs and civic bodies. Prices have risen amid higher material costs.

The unfortunate incident occured when the manufacturers were attempting to shift the idols to another location using a crane.

The 'Shobha Yatra' of the 70 ft-tall Khairatabad Ganesh also began on Tuesday morning

Many throng lake for idol immersions ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi grand finale

A total of 600 police officers, including 28 sub-inspectors, 30 inspectors, and two DSPs, were deployed to maintain order during the procession. Additionally, 200 CCTV cameras and four drones were used to monitor the route and track potential troublemakers.

While the city eagerly awaits the main event, many devotees have already begun immersing their idols, with smaller processions filling the streets over the past few days.

The restrictions will be in force from Tuesday morning and are likely to continue till Wednesday afternoon in some areas.

"There will be plenty of opportunities and platforms for politics and rallies, but during Ganesh festivities, politics should be kept out of the three Commissionerate areas," he stated at a press conference on Friday.t

Devotees, energised by the festive spirit, sing and dance as processions head to water bodies across Hyderabad

In view of the final immersion of Ganesh idols, the City Police Commissioner, CV Anand, issued orders to close all wine, toddy, and bar shops within the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

At least 29,923 household idols and 234 public mandal idols were immersed in artificial ponds, set up to avoid pollution in natural water bodies

Vehicles carrying Ganesh idols will only be allowed from MJ Bridge towards Gandhi Statue to Dhoolpet. Other vehicles will not be allowed from MJ Bridge to Puranapool from 7 pm to 6 am, beginning Wednesday to Saturday.

The Ganesh festival and idol immersion procession are launched after puja from this Ganesh pandal, which has been allocated the No.1 tag at Hanuman Nagar in the old city of Nalgonda.

The management of a private hospital got a Ganesh idol made of different types of millets to educate the people about the importance of millet consumption