After 11 days of festivities, Khairatabad Ganesh immersed at Tank Bund
Hyderabad: The iconic “Sri Saptamukha Maha Shakti Ganapathi” idol, Khairatabad Ganesh, was immersed at 1:40 p.m after reaching Crane No. 4 at Tank Bund at 1:20 p.m for its immersion process.
The Hyderabad City Police provided updates on the Shobha Yatra of Khairatabad Ganesh on ‘X,’ formerly known as Twitter, stating, “Khairatabad #Badaganesh ji shobhayatra reached Crane No. 4 for immersion.”
Khairtabad #Badaganesh ji shobhayatra reached Crane no. 4 for immersion #GaneshNimmajjanam https://t.co/8hd7Cq6Mbw
— Hyderabad City Police (@hydcitypolice) September 17, 2024
Meanwhile, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy Anumula visited and inspected the immersion process at Tank Bund. He greeted the GHMC industrial workers present at the site and inquired about the food and water facilities provided to them. Amrapali, Commissioner of GHMC, has been asked to ensure that GHMC personnel, who are working round the clock to remove waste and garbage during the Ganesh immersion, do not face any difficulties.
Locals and devotees enthusiastically celebrated, danced, and bid farewell to Khairatabad Ganesh. The atmosphere was vibrant, with Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender joining the festivities and participating with the crowd. Thousands of people took part in the journey to bid farewell to the Ganesh idol.
Earlier, the 70-foot-tall Khairatabad Ganesh statue began its grand immersion procession early this morning. The idol, symbolising devotion and grandeur, embarked on its Shobha Yatra towards Tank Bund for immersion.
At 4 a.m., the idol was placed atop the Tusker vehicle amidst a massive crowd, tight security, and police protection. By 7 a.m., committee members completed the special pujas conducted during Navratri. Following the puja, aarti was performed, and the Shobha Yatra commenced.
In preparation for the immersion, 56 CCTV cameras were installed along the Shobha Yatra route, and 700 police personnel were deployed to ensure security.
Organisers reported that the revenue generated from the event amounted to Rs 1.10 crore, with Rs 70 lakh collected through the hundi and Rs 40 lakh from advertisements and hoardings.
A specially arranged Baahubali crane, capable of lifting up to 350 tonnes and measuring 80 meters in length, was brought from Shamshabad for the immersion process. At noon, the crane staff and 14 special personnel will begin preparations for the immersion.
This year’s Khairatabad Ganesh holds special significance as it marks the 70th anniversary of the celebrations with a record-setting 70-foot-tall statue. Crafted under the guidance of sculptor Chinna Swami Rajender and adorned by around 200 laborers over one-and-a-half days, the idol attracted thousands of devotees and visitors over the past 11 days.
