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Music, Dance and Devotion Mark Hyderabad Ganesha Immersions
Thousands of people in Hyderabad took Ganesha idols to the water for immersion.
This happened on Friday after 12 days of celebrations.
People walked in processions and danced along the routes.
Dhol drums were the most common music, while some groups also used DJs and loud speakers.
Film songs from Paradise and devotional songs were played.
Police had restricted high-powered music systems, but some processions still used them.
Many different people, including students, workers, politicians and police officers, joined the festivities.
Volunteers said the work was tiring but rewarding because they helped manage crowds and support devotees.
Thousands of devotees accompanied Ganesha idols to immersion points across Hyderabad on Friday.
Dhol bands, DJ music, film songs and devotional songs provided the soundtrack for processions.
Powerful speakers and DJs were used despite Hyderabad police restrictions on high-powered music systems.
Songs from the newly released film Paradise were popular among groups of dancing youngsters.
Police personnel, politicians, military personnel, sanitation workers, students and volunteers joined the celebrations.
- Who
- Thousands of devotees, along with police personnel, politicians, military personnel, sanitation workers, students, volunteers and passers-by.
- What
- Ganesha idols were taken in musical processions to immersion points across Hyderabad.
- Where
- Across Hyderabad, including Khairatabad, NTR Marg and Tank Bund.
- When
- Friday, following 12 days of festivities.
- Why
- The processions marked the immersion of Ganesha idols at the conclusion of the celebrations.
Key facts
- Event
- Ganesha idol immersion processions
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Timing
- Friday, after 12 days of festivities
- Main music
- Dhol bands, DJ music, film hits and devotional songs
- Popular film songs
- Yesha Nagula Katta and Aaya Sher from Paradise
- Police restrictions
- Hyderabad police had restricted high-powered music systems
- Prominent site
- Khairatabad Ganesh
- Volunteers
- Volunteers helped manage crowds, coordinate with police and assist devotees
Quotes
B. Siddhartha
Volunteer at the Khairatabad Ganesh immersion
“Volunteering at the Khairatabad Ganesh immersion was a challenging yet memorable experience, from managing huge crowds to coordinating with the police”
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“Dancing was the best part”
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Another volunteer
Volunteer who assisted with the immersion arrangements
“Despite the exhaustion and sore legs, witnessing the vibe and coordination with cops made it a valuable experience that taught us teamwork, patience and public service”
deccanchronicle.com
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