Immersion procession of Khairatabad Ganesh idol in Hyderabad gets delayed start
Workers welded the 69-foot idol to a trailer as officials said the immersion was running behind schedule.
- On Friday, the 69-ft tall Khairatabad Ganesh idol's journey toward Hussainsagar lake in Hyderabad faced delays on Ananta Chaturdasi as massive crowds gathered to witness the procession marking the culmination of Ganesh Chaturthi.
- For the past 10 days, Telangana police stood guard and created passages through busy Khairatabad and Lakdikapul localities as pilgrims arrived from across the city early Friday to participate in the final festivities.
- As workmen welded the idol to a trailer truck, musicians struck notes of 'Vaatapi Ganapati bhajem.' Security personnel noted the procession ran slightly behind schedule, missing the goal to reach the lake before noon.
- Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation sanitation workers struggled to clear plastic confetti from crowded streets, while crane operator Fayaz confirmed immersion preparations were ready with additional machinery stationed at Hussainsagar.
- After being worshipped for 10 days, the massive idol was hauled onto a trailer for transport, marking the end of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and the culmination of a profound symbol of belief.
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