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Telangana embraces Ganesh Chaturthi with widespread idol installations
Hundreds of thousands of Lord Ganesha idols in diverse sizes and designs have been installed across Telangana for the annual ten-day festival. The celebrations have gained momentum in Hyderabad and towns and villages throughout the state.
LSN India ·
Ganesh Chaturthi festivities have commenced across Telangana with devotees installing innumerable idols of Lord Ganesha in homes, residential complexes, and public spaces. The scale of preparations underscores the significance of the festival, which remains one of the most widely observed celebrations in the region.
In Hyderabad, the state capital, households and apartment communities have set up elaborately crafted idols ranging from small domestic installations to larger public displays. Simultaneously, towns and rural villages throughout Telangana have witnessed similar fervent participation, with idols placed at prominent road corners and community gathering spaces.
The ten-day festival, which culminates in the immersion of idols, sees widespread participation across socioeconomic strata in the state. Traditional worship practices are being observed alongside modern innovations in idol design and decoration, reflecting contemporary expressions of devotion.
The widespread installation of Ganesha idols serves as a visible marker of the festival season across urban and rural landscapes in Telangana, drawing communities together in celebration of the deity revered as the remover of obstacles.