The first pooja of the highly awaited Khairatabad Maha Ganapati has been successfully conducted, marking the beginning of the festival. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and his wife took part in the inaugural puja at Khairatabad Ganasadhu. The couple was warmly welcomed by the priests with traditional rituals.
Several prominent figures attended the event, including Telangana Congress Incharge Deepa Das Munshi, Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, and MLA Danam Nagender. Their presence added to the festive atmosphere. Earlier in the day, a lively procession took place, led by the Oggudolu and members of the Padmashali community. Women participated by carrying offerings on their heads, along with handwoven scarves and prayers for Lord Ganesha.
This year, the Maha Ganapati idol has been installed at an impressive height of 70 feet, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the event. Last year, the idol stood at 63 feet.
The celebrations will continue for ten days, concluding with a grand immersion ceremony on the 17th of this month. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma is set to attend the puja ceremony at 3 PM, highlighting the significance of this year’s festival. The deity is being worshipped as Sri Saptamukha Mahashakti Ganapati, blessing all the devotees.
