Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Ganesh Idol Immersions Intensify Across Hyderabad Ahead of Main Procession
Many people in Hyderabad are placing Ganesh idols into water after celebrations.
Thousands of idols have already been immersed in lakes, ponds, and other approved places.
More people are expected to take part before the biggest procession on September 25.
At Tank Bund, cranes are helping move the large idols safely.
Excavators are clearing idols from the water.
Police are controlling traffic and watching crowds.
Officials have opened other immersion locations so the main water bodies do not become too crowded.
People have been asked to follow traffic rules and use the assigned routes and parking areas.
Thousands of Ganesh idols have been immersed across Hyderabad and nearby areas ahead of the September 25 main procession.
Seventeen heavy cranes and four excavators were deployed at Tank Bund to support immersion operations and clear immersed idols.
Authorities identified alternative lakes and baby ponds to reduce pressure on major water bodies and prevent overcrowding.
Police, traffic personnel, CCTV teams, drones, and bomb and dog squads are being deployed at key immersion points.
The main Balapur–Hussain Sagar procession will pass through several central Hyderabad areas before reaching Tank Bund and Hussain Sagar.
- Who
- Devotees, community groups, police, traffic personnel, and civic authorities in and around Hyderabad.
- What
- Ganesh idol immersions are increasing, with preparations underway for the main immersion procession.
- When
- Immersions have continued over the past week, with the principal procession scheduled for September 25.
- Where
- Across Hyderabad and surrounding areas, including Tank Bund, Hussain Sagar, lakes, ponds, and designated immersion points.
- Why
- Authorities are managing traffic, crowds, and safety while reducing pressure on major water bodies and preventing overcrowding.
- Main procession date
- September 25
- Main procession route
- Balapur–Hussain Sagar procession through Chandrayangutta, Falaknuma, Charminar, M.J. Market, Tank Bund, and Hussain Sagar
- Tank Bund cranes
- 17 heavy cranes: 10 on the NTR Marg side and seven near People’s Plaza
- Tank Bund excavators
- Four excavators were deployed to clear immersed idols
- Alternative locations
- Lakes and baby ponds were identified to ease pressure on major water bodies
- Security measures
- Additional police, traffic wardens, CCTV cameras, drones, and bomb and dog squads are being deployed
- Traffic management
- Diversions and restrictions are already in force around sensitive stretches