Ganesh idol immersion continues Sunday, 2.61 lakh idols immersed

The immersion of Ganesh idols continued for the second consecutive day on Sunday, with a total of 2.61 lakh idols being immersed by 7 am.

A large number of tuskars, trucks, heavy load vehicles, trollies, mini trucks and DCMs queued up between Telugu Thalli Flyover, the Secretariat, NTR Gardens, Necklace Road and nearby water bodies as part of the ongoing idol immersion operations. Cranes continued to operate at designated points related to the immersion



activities.

GHMC officials reported that despite the early hour, significant crowds gathered at various immersion sites, including popular locations such as Hussain Sagar Lake and Necklace Road.

The annual immersion festival, marking the culmination of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, saw widespread participation across the city.

Participation in idol immersion was overwhelming this year compared to last year, according to a senior GHMC official.