Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Nellore Prepares for Grand Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations and Idol Immersion
Nellore is preparing for a five-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
The celebrations will run from September 14 to 18.
Many devotees are expected to visit the Ganesh Ghat for idol immersion.
Officials will check the cranes and large vehicles used to carry the idols.
They will also arrange water, food, electricity, medical help, sanitation and security.
A toll-free number will let people report problems.
Music, dance and spiritual programmes will take place during the festival.
The immersion day will include a Ganga aarti by Vedic scholars.
Officials also plan to build a permanent Ganesh Ghat next year.
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Nellore will be held from September 14 to 18.
Idol immersion will take place at Ganesh Ghat near Irukalala Parameswari Temple on NTR Necklace Road.
Officials will inspect immersion trollies and cranes and strengthen safety, sanitation, medical and security arrangements.
Cultural programmes will include nadaswaram concerts, Kuchipudi performances and a Ganga aarti by Vedic scholars.
Authorities plan to build a permanent Ganesh Ghat next year after spending Rs. 60 lakh on current arrangements.
- Who
- Nellore authorities, State Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy, officials and the Vikrama Simhapuri Ganesh Utsav Samithi are coordinating the celebrations.
- What
- Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, cultural programmes and Ganesh idol immersion arrangements are being organised.
- When
- The celebrations will take place from September 14 to 18, with immersion scheduled for September 18.
- Where
- The immersion will be held at Ganesh Ghat near Irukalala Parameswari Temple, also known as Irugalamma Temple, on NTR Necklace Road in Nellore.
- Why
- The arrangements are intended to support thousands of devotees and ensure safe, hassle-free celebrations and immersion.
- Festival dates
- September 14-18
- Immersion date
- September 18
- Immersion venue
- Ganesh Ghat near Irukalala Parameswari Temple on NTR Necklace Road
- Estimated attendance
- Thousands of devotees are expected
- Current expenditure
- Rs. 45 lakh through the Municipal Corporation and Rs. 15 lakh through NUDA, totaling Rs. 60 lakh
- Planned development
- A permanent Ganesh Ghat is planned at NTR Necklace Road by next year
- Programmes
- Nadaswaram concerts, Kuchipudi performances, spiritual programmes and a Ganga aarti