Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Khairatabad Ganesh Festival Plans Prepare for 50 Lakh Devotees
The Khairatabad Ganesh festival will take place from September 14 to 25.
Organizers expect around 50 lakh people to visit.
They are preparing separate routes for ordinary visitors and important guests.
Police will help control crowds and traffic.
Vehicles may be sent to special parking areas to reduce congestion.
Visitors will have access to drinking water, lights, electricity and clean facilities.
Organizers also plan to distribute prasadam safely.
Daily prayers and Vedic chanting will continue during the festival.
The Khairatabad Ganesh Utsava Committee expects about 50 lakh devotees during celebrations from September 14 to 25.
Separate routes and arrangements will be provided for common devotees, VIPs and VVIPs.
Plans include police security, barricading, traffic diversions, parking zones, water, power, sanitation and lighting.
Officials were told to protect daily rituals, including Vedic chanting by scholars under the Endowments Department.
Special arrangements are being made for prasadam distribution, road repairs, loose wiring and cultural performances.
- Who
- The Khairatabad Ganesh Utsava Committee, police officials and other civic and government departments are preparing for the celebrations.
- What
- Advance arrangements are being made for the Khairatabad Bada Ganesh Navratri celebrations and the expected arrival of 50 lakh devotees.
- When
- The celebrations are scheduled for September 14 to 25; advance planning was discussed at a coordination meeting on Saturday.
- Where
- Khairatabad, Hyderabad.
- Why
- To manage large crowds, ensure devotees receive darshan and prevent problems involving security, traffic, sanitation and essential services.
- Expected visitors
- About 50 lakh devotees
- Festival dates
- September 14–25
- Main site
- Khairatabad Bada Ganesh, Hyderabad
- Crowd arrangements
- Separate routes for common devotees, VIPs and VVIPs
- Traffic measures
- Vehicle diversions and designated parking zones
- Essential services
- Drinking water, uninterrupted power, sanitation, lighting and road repairs
- Religious activities
- Daily rituals and Vedic chanting by scholars under the Endowments Department