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Bahubali Crane Operator Finds Home Away From Home in Hyderabad
Balwinder Singh operates very large cranes in Hyderabad.
He helped lower a 30-tonne Ganesh idol into the water.
It was his first time handling such a tall idol.
Singh comes from Punjab and has been away from his family for many years.
He said Hyderabad’s celebration made him feel comfortable and welcome.
The company used 47 cranes for the immersions near Tank Bund.
The cranes have systems that show how heavy and high their loads are.
Workers also watch carefully to keep people safe.
Many operators work far from home to save money for their families and future plans.
Balwinder Singh from Punjab operated the crane used to immerse the 30-tonne Khairatabad Ganesh idol.
Singh said Hyderabad’s festive atmosphere made him feel at home while he worked away from his family.
Asian Cranes deployed 47 cranes along the Tank Bund stretch, including the Bahubali crane.
The crane’s systems display load and height and detect overloading, while crews monitor safety around the machines.
Other operators said they worked away from home to support their families, save money and eventually pursue farming.
- Who
- Balwinder Singh, other crane operators, Asian Cranes staff and devotees were involved.
- What
- A Bahubali crane was used to immerse the 30-tonne Khairatabad Ganesh idol in Hyderabad.
- Where
- Along the Tank Bund stretch in Hyderabad.
- When
- During the Ganesh idol immersion; the crane was set up one day beforehand.
- Why
- The crane was deployed for the large idol immersion, while operators worked to support their families and pursue personal financial goals.
Key facts
- Idol weight
- 30 tonnes
- Crane deployment
- Asian Cranes deployed 47 cranes along the Tank Bund stretch.
- Bahubali crane use
- It was used only for the Bada Ganesh immersion.
- Crew structure
- Each team included eight workers, one supervisor and two operators.
- Safety systems
- The cranes display load and height and detect overloading.
- Operator background
- A majority of the operators were from Punjab, with others from the two Telugu states, Odisha and Jharkhand.
- Crane name
- Devotees gave the crane the name Bahubali; the firm did not name it.
Quotes
Balwinder Singh
Punjab-based operator of the Bahubali crane used for the Khairatabad Ganesh immersion
“Waiting for the arrival of Bada Ganesh is truly spiritual for me. The pace then picks up, we work minute-wise to hour-wise and then shift, and another crewmate operates the crane. A couple of years ago, I once even immersed 2,500 idols in one day. However, the second day is at a slower pace and we wrap up by evening.”
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“I work hard for my family and only get to meet them very few times. I am now leaving in two days. I am excited to be the operator. I worked in Mumbai too, but never worked on such a tall structure as the Khairatabad Ganesh.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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