The Ganesh idols are moving forward for the nimajjan with grand celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi. The Khairatabad idol which is above 70 feet is moving forward towards Hussain Sagar lake with heavy police bundobust today.
The Idols across the twin cities will culminate in a grand procession and the immersion will be completed by the early hours of September 18.
An estimated 1.4 lakh pandals were set up across the region, an increase of 10 to 15% from last year. This includes areas in Greater Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Medchal and other peripheral regions.
Like previous years, the Khairatabad Ganesh, at 70 ft this year, is the highlight of the celebrations. It will be open for public viewing after special pujas are performed. The festival will culminate in Anant Chaturdashi, where idols will be immersed in various water bodies, ponds, and tanks across the city.
The Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi (BGUS) has announced that the 45th Samuhik Ganesh Nimajjanam (centralised immersion) will follow the traditional schedule, starting with the installation of idols on September 7 and concluding with the immersion processions today.
BGUS president said that the central office at Baheti Bhavan will operate 24×7 to assist with any issues during the festival.
