Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations begin with fervour across Telangana
Telangana has begun nine days of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, with thousands of idols installed across the state. The festivities include a massive 69-foot idol in Hyderabad and are supported by state-wide security arrangements.
Why it matters
The event highlights the cultural and religious significance of Ganesh Chaturthi in South India and the scale of public participation in regional festivals.
The nine-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations began with devotional fervour and gaiety across Telangana on Monday (September 14, 2026).
Lakhs of Lord Ganesha idols of various sizes and forms were installed at homes, apartment complexes and road corners for worship in Hyderabad and all other towns and villages in the State.
Hyderabad residents woke up to a pleasant morning following overnight drizzle in the city and visited markets to purchase idols and other puja material.
Devotees thronged temples and offered prayers at homes on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, known as Vinayaka Chavithi in Telangana and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.
The major attraction of the Ganesh Chaturthi in the State was the giant-sized Ganesh idol installed at the pandal at Khairatabad in Hyderabad.
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