Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Ponnam Prabhakar, Sachin Sawant Pray at Khairatabad Ganesh Idol
Ponnam Prabhakar and Sachin Sawant visited a large Ganesh idol in Khairatabad.
They prayed there on Sunday.
Former MLA Danam Nagender and other important visitors were also present.
Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla had also visited the idol.
Many dignitaries have been visiting since the festival started on September 14.
The police prepared special arrangements for people coming to see Lord Ganesha.
Barricades helped organize the lines near Khairatabad.
Visitors were checked with metal detectors before entering.
BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and AICC in-charge secretary Sachin Sawant offered special prayers at the Khairatabad Ganesh idol on Sunday.
Former MLA Danam Nagender and other dignitaries also attended the prayers.
Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla was among those who had earlier offered prayers at the idol.
Several dignitaries have visited the Khairatabad Ganesh idol since the festival began on September 14.
Hyderabad police installed barricades and used metal detectors to manage queues and ensure orderly darshan.
- Who
- BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, AICC in-charge secretary Sachin Sawant, former MLA Danam Nagender, Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, and other dignitaries.
- What
- They offered special prayers at the Khairatabad Ganesh idol, while police managed arrangements for devotees.
- When
- Ponnam Prabhakar and Sachin Sawant offered prayers on Sunday; the festival began on September 14.
- Where
- Khairatabad, Hyderabad.
- Why
- Police made arrangements to ensure smooth darshan, orderly queues, and security for devotees.
- Main visitors
- Ponnam Prabhakar and Sachin Sawant
- Location
- Khairatabad, Hyderabad
- Festival start
- September 14
- Other dignitaries
- Danam Nagender and Shiv Pratap Shukla
- Crowd management
- Barricades were placed in lanes connecting to Khairatabad
- Security checks
- Devotees were screened using door frame metal detectors
- Purpose of arrangements
- To ensure smooth darshan and maintain order