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The Ganesh idol immersion procession in Hyderabad passed off peacefully amid extensive security arrangements, Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar said. Around 28,000 personnel were deployed, while lakhs of devotees visited the Khairatabad and Balapur Ganesh idols during the celebrations

The iconic Khairatabad Bada Ganesh idol was immersed in Hussain Sagar on Friday afternoon amid tight police security and thousands of devotees. The procession was delayed by three hours due to a technical snag in a hydraulic crane before the immersion.

The Khairatabad Ganesh pandal witnessed a massive rush on Sunday, with roads around the venue gridlocked and the Metro station packed with devotees. Traffic police managed vehicle movement and parking as around two lakh devotees were expected to visit.

Hyderabad is dotted with colourful Ganesh pandals during Ganesh Chaturthi, offering visitors several options for pandal hopping. From the iconic Khairatabad Ganesh to celebrations in Begum Bazaar, the Old City, Koti, Ramnagar and Secunderabad, here are places to explore.

Heavy rains failed to deter devotees from visiting the 69-ft-tall Panchamukha Sankatahara Maha Ganapathi at Hyderabad’s Khairatabad pandal on Monday. Police made arrangements to manage the rush, while Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and his spouse attended the first pooja.

A 50-kg laddu prepared in Tapeswaram, East Godavari district, will be offered to the Khairatabad Ganesh idol during the festival. Artisans observed Ganapati Deeksha while preparing the laddu, which is scheduled to reach Hyderabad by road on Monday.

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

Hyderabad reports that the Khairatabad Ganesh Utsav Committee will conduct Karra Puja on June 25 at 5 pm, marking the start of preparations for the 72nd Khairatabad Ganesh idol ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14, with height and theme to be announced

Thousands of devotees gathered on Saturday to bid farewell to the 69-ft Khairatabad Ganesh idol. After a long procession and final prayers, the 300-tons idol was immersed in Hussain Sagar at 1.30 PM using the Baahubali crane

The final darshan of the 69-ft Khairatabad Ganesh drew record crowds, with 25 lakh devotees visiting the pandal. Immersion preparations begin Friday, with a Shobha Yatra at 6 am on September 6 and completion planned by noon at Hussain Sagar

Members of the Telangana Sarpanches Sangham submitted a symbolic protest at Khairatabad Ganesh, urging the State government to release pending bills. Former sarpanches highlighted financial hardship after funding village development works with their own money

During Khairatabad Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, a pregnant woman went into labor while waiting in line. Fellow devotees assisted her in a nearby community hall, ensuring the safe delivery of her baby. Telangana Governor performed the ‘Toli Pooja’ at the pandal.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police has announced traffic diversions and parking arrangements in view of the Khairatabad Bada Ganesh installation. Restrictions will be in place from August 27 to September 6. Commuters are advised to use public transport and carpooling

Hyderabad traffic police announced diversions and parking arrangements around Khairatabad Ganesh pandal to manage heavy festive rush. Commuters are advised to avoid key junctions and use designated parking zones for convenience

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.

The hugely popular Khairatabad Ganesh this year will bless devotees as ‘Sri Vishwashanthi Maha Ganapathi’

As per the planned schedule, the immersion was done from crane No.4 installed at NTR Marg, within a record time of 10 minutes.

Teams of policemen in civilian clothes had caught the suspects after recording their unsocial activities using mobile phones and spy cameras

In case of any emergency during travel, the commuters are requested to call our traffic help line 9010203626 for travel assistance.

Continuing its commitment to environmental sustainability, the idol will be made from organic colors and clay materials. Singari Raj Kumar, the key organizer, announced, “This year, we will also feature Bala Ramudu, similar to the one in Ayodhya, along with Srinivas Kalyanam and Shiva Parvathula Kalyanam.”