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Hyderabad is witnessing growing demand for eco-friendly Ganesh idols ahead of Vinayaka Chaturthi. Despite rising clay, PoP and labour costs, artisans continue production. More than 4,500 RWAs are reportedly opting for clay idols, while overseas demand is also increasing.
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More than 150 artisans from four States are crafting a 69-foot eco-friendly Panchamukha Sankatahara Maha Ganapati idol at Khairatabad. The idol uses 30 tonnes of river clay, 20 tonnes of sand, steel and paddy straw and will be ready by September 12
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The GHMC and Hyderabad police aim to complete Ganesh idol immersions at Hussain Sagar in a single day on September 25. Two upgraded platforms and additional cranes will be deployed, while work on the 69-ft Khairatabad Ganesh idol is progressing
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The GHMC is gearing up for Ganesh Chaturthi festivities in Hyderabad, with idol immersion scheduled for September 25. The civic body will deploy cranes, boats, swimmers and emergency teams, while road repairs along procession routes will be completed by September 13
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Incessant rains since Tuesday night left parts of Hyderabad, including BHEL colonies, without electricity on Vinayaka Chaturthi. Residents struggled to carry out festive rituals, while the electricity department faced criticism for failing to maintain uninterrupted power during the celebrations.
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Incessant overnight rainfall lashed Hyderabad’s western suburbs, with the University of Hyderabad recording 45.3 mm. The downpour disrupted Vinayaka Chaturthi festivities, affecting idol sales, pandal setups, and festive markets across the city. Several areas reported rainfall above 30 mm.
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The Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) will distribute over 3.2 lakh eco-friendly clay Ganesh idols in Hyderabad and districts for Vinayaka Chaturthi. Minister Konda Surekha launched the campaign, which also includes workshops and awareness programmes promoting sustainable festive practices
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Ganesh idol immersion in Hyderabad will be held on September 6, coinciding with Anant Chaturdashi and marking the conclusion of the 10-day Vinayaka Chaturthi festival. Police and civic bodies will coordinate arrangements for a smooth and safe immersion process.
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The Khairatabad Ganesh idol for this year’s Vinayaka Chaturthi will feature the ‘Operation Sindoor’ theme and be crafted from eco-friendly clay. Preparations involve 150 artisans, with expectations of over 10 lakh devotees visiting during the 10-day festival.
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This will be in addition to their yearly free distribution of clay Ganesha idols.
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According to the Balapur Ganesh Utsav Samithi president Kallem Niranjan Reddy, a few more participants were expected to enroll for in this year’s laddu auction, which will be held before procession of Ganesh idol in Balapur on Thursday.
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Hyderabad: Every year, when the Balapur Ganesh laddu also known as Bangaru laddu, is auctioned culminating the Vinayaka Chaturthi festivities, the entire mandal awaits eagerly as the amount from the bid goes into different development activities. Right from construction and renovation of temples to installation of surveillance cameras to amenities in the school, the Balapur […]
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Hyderabad: Telangana BJP State president Bandi Sanjay Kumar here on Monday demanded that the State government make necessary arrangements for the smooth conduct of immersion of Ganesh idols in Tank Bund like previous years. Interacting with media persons he accused the district administration and the police of creating obstacles for the festivals and hurting the […]
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It being the fifth day of the Vinayaka Chaturthi festivities, the idol immersions picked pace not only at the bigger water bodies including Hussain Sagar, but also smaller ponds and lakes.
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The Vinayaka Chaturthi festivity is among the most celebrated in the country, and people all over are geared up to welcome the Ganesh idols made of their favorite characters.
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Hyderabad: We have heard of portable televisions, portable air-conditioners and even portable buildings. But portable ponds? Well, that is exactly what the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is coming up with. A unique initiative as part of measures aimed at conservation of water bodies in the city, the GHMC is already making moves to set […]
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Hyderabad: It is that time of the year again when residents of every colony and society come together to celebrate the festival they have dearly waited for. With the Covid 19 pandemic halting the Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations for two years and as last year most societies cautiously downscaled their celebrations, 31 August this year is […]
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Dholak makers unable to make ends meet
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The day started with homams and poojas at several temples across the city. The vibrant and colourful Ganesh pandals set up by apartments, residential colonies and organisations also opened their doors for the devotees.
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Hyderabad: Every year, Hyderabad roads are decked with colourful Ganeshas, of various shapes and sizes. While the idols made of Plaster of Paris (PoP) are much more attractive, there are many who are choosing to take the sustainable path and buying eco-friendly Ganeshas instead. Made of clay, seeds or even wood, these idols are chemical-free […]
