Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Liquor Shops Closed for Ganesha Immersion in Hyderabad
In Hyderabad, all toddy shops, wine shops, and bars (except those in star hotels and registered clubs) will be closed.
This is because of the Ganesha idol immersion festival, a major Hindu event.
The closure will begin at 6 am on September 6 and last until 6 am on September 7.
The Cyberabad police commissioner issued the order under the Telangana State Excise Act.
Similar orders are expected from other police departments in Hyderabad.
Liquor shops to close for Ganesha immersion procession.
The closure includes toddy shops, wine shops, and most bars.
Bars in star hotels and registered clubs are exempt.
Closure period is from September 6 to September 7.
Order issued by the Cyberabad Police Commissioner.
- Who
- Cyberabad Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty
- What
- Ordered closure of liquor shops
- When
- September 6 to September 7
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- On account of the immersion procession of Lord Ganesha idols
- Shops Affected
- Toddy, wine shops, and bars (excluding star hotels and registered clubs)
- Closure Period
- September 6 (6 am) to September 7 (6 am)
- Reason
- Ganesha idol immersion procession
- Authority
- Cyberabad Police Commissioner
- Legal Basis
- Telangana State Excise Act, 1974
