Archive · 26 Sep 2026
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.
- When
- During the Ganesh idol immersion; the crane was set up one day beforehand.
- Where
- Along the Tank Bund stretch in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The crane was deployed for the large idol immersion, while operators worked to support their families and pursue personal financial goals.
- 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.