The immersion of Lord Ganesh idols in water bodies, marking the end of the nine-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, began on a grand scale on Sept 17, Tuesday morning.
(Photo | Vinay Madapu, EPS)
The 70-feet gigantic Khairatbad Ganesh Idol was immerssed in Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad.
(Photo | Vinay Madapu, EPS)
Large number of devotees, chanting ‘Ganesh Maharaj Ki Jai’ , took part in the procession.
(Photo | Vinay Madapu, EPS)
The 'Shobha Yatra' (immersion procession) began at around 7:00 AM, and concluded around 1:30 PM.
(Photo | Vinay Madapu, EPS)
(Photo | Vinay Madapu, EPS)
This year, the city is expected to see the immersion of around one lakh idols.
(Photo | Vinay Madapu, EPS)
The administration has made extensive arrangements to facilitate the process.
