Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Massive Turnout At Khairatabad Maha Ganapati Celebrations In Hyderabad
Many people visited the large Khairatabad Maha Ganapati idol on Sunday.
They came to pray and receive darshan, or a chance to see the deity.
Because it was a holiday, the crowd was especially large.
The line stretched for nearly 2 km from the Khairatabad Metro station.
Police used barricades to help people wait safely and move in an orderly way.
Drinking water was also made available.
Some visitors said the arrangements helped them finish their visit in about 30 minutes.
Minister Ponnam Prabhakar prayed for rain and the well-being of people in Telangana.
Large crowds visited the Khairatabad Maha Ganapati pandal on Sunday during Ganesh Navratri celebrations.
The queue extended nearly 2 km from Khairatabad Metro station toward the pandal.
Police used barricades and crowd-control measures amid congestion around Khairatabad and Tank Bund.
Drinking-water arrangements were provided, and many devotees said darshan was completed without major difficulty.
Minister Ponnam Prabhakar offered prayers and urged arrangements for rising attendance and devotees’ welfare.
- Who
- Devotees, police personnel, Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, and other visitors attended the celebrations.
- What
- A large crowd gathered for darshan at the Khairatabad Maha Ganapati pandal during Ganesh Navratri.
- When
- Sunday, during the ongoing Ganesh Navratri celebrations.
- Where
- The Khairatabad Maha Ganapati pandal and surrounding areas near Khairatabad and Tank Bund in Hyderabad.
- Why
- Devotees came to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings; the minister also prayed for rainfall and people’s welfare.
- Event
- Ganesh Navratri celebrations at the Khairatabad Maha Ganapati pandal
- Attendance
- A massive turnout of devotees was reported on Sunday
- Queue length
- Nearly 2 km, beginning from Khairatabad Metro station
- Crowd management
- Police personnel and barricades were deployed to regulate movement
- Water supply
- Drinking-water arrangements were made at the venue
- Visitor experience
- One visitor said darshan took about 30 minutes despite the rush
- Minister’s appeal
- Ponnam Prabhakar urged prayers for good rainfall and people’s well-being