Ganesh idol immersion begins in Hyderabad

On the third day of Lord Ganesha festivities, immersion of idols began at different water bodies in and around the city on Friday. Several devotees carried idols installed at their homes to the nearest water bodies, while some pandal organisers also joined the immersion.

The immersion is usually held on the third day after idol installation and later on the fifth, seventh, ninth, and finally on the 10th and 11th day.



This year, the main Ganesh idol immersion will take place on September 6.

The GHMC has identified 74 artificial ponds for the immersion and deployed personnel and machinery, including sanitation staff and cranes, working in three shifts to ensure smooth operations. In addition, the GHMC identified 20 major lakes, including Hussain Sagar, Saroor Nagar Lake, IDL Lake, Safilguda Lake, and Sunnam Lake, for the immersion.