{
  "id": 9691270,
  "title": "Immersion procession of Khairatabad Ganesh idol in Hyderabad gets delayed start",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/immersion-procession-of-khairatabad-ganesh-idol-in-hyderabad-gets",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T03:31:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/immersion-procession-of-khairatabad-ganesh-idol-in-hyderabad-gets-delayed-start/article71506890.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, September 25, 2026, a delayed procession commenced for the 69-foot tall Khairatabad Ganesh idol in Hyderabad. Under a grey sky, thousands of devoted followers gathered to catch a glimpse of the revered symbol of belief on Ananta Chaturdasi. A security personnel overseeing the arrangements explained that the start had been delayed due to ongoing welding processes, aiming to ensure immersion before noon. However, the idol is now slightly behind schedule.\n\nExtensive security measures, including a ten-day strong guard, were maintained by Telangana policemen, creating pathways through the bustling residential and commercial areas of Khairatabad and Lakdikapul. The 69-foot-high idol, crafted over months and worshipped for ten days, was carefully loaded onto a trailer truck for transportation to Hussainsagar lake.\n\nAs the transportation commenced, traditional musicians played 'Vaatapi Ganapati bhajem' on sannai (shehnai) and mridangam. Fayaz, operating the crane at the site, informed that the idol weighed little and another crane would be present at the lake for its immersion. Amidst the festivities, plastic confetti filled the streets, while Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation sanitation workers worked to maintain cleanliness.",
  "summary": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Pune Ganesh Visarjan 2026: Kasba Ganpati Leads Procession As Central Pune Sees Heavy Security & Traffic Curbs | WATCH",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/pune-ganesh-visarjan-2026-kasba-ganpati-leads-procession-as-central",
        "published": "2026-09-25T06:44:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Ganesh immersion 2026 LIVE: Balapur Ganesh laddu fetches record ₹39 lakh at auction; traffic curbs across central Hyderabad till September 26",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/ganesh-immersion-2026-live-balapur-ganesh-laddu-fetches-record-39",
        "published": "2026-09-25T06:49:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}