Communal harmony marks Vinayaka Chavithi procession in Kadapa ahead of Nimajjanam
The city of Kadapa celebrated the Vinayaka Chavithi festival with a peaceful and communal procession. Local officials participated in the event, emphasizing social harmony and devotion.
Why it matters
The event highlights local cultural practices and the maintenance of communal peace during significant religious festivals.
A sense of camaraderie and communal harmony prevailed in Kadapa on Tuesday (September 22, 2026), when Ganesh idols were taken out in a colourful procession along the city’s streets ahead of Nimajjanam.
Sensitive pockets in the city were put under police surveillance and the procession passed off without any untoward incident. Members of several communities joined the procession and exchanged pleasantries.
Kadapa MLA and Government Whip Reddeppagari Madhavi Reddy took part in the ‘Shobha Yatra’ taken out from NGOs Colony. She offered harati to the Vinayaka idol and prayed for global well-being.
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