Ganesh procession passes off peacefully
Hyderabad, Sept 8 (INN): The annual Ganesh immersion procession passed off peacefully in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad although hundreds of vehicles carrying idols are still waiting for immersion at the Hussainsagar lake.
Nearly 30,000 idols of different sizes were immersed in the Hussainsagar lake till 6 PM. Similarly, hundreds of idols were immersed in the lake on the city's outskirts including Saroornagar lake.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner M Mahender Reddy told reporters that the immersion process is likely to be completed by Tuesday morning. He said that the procession passed off peacefully in almost all the areas. He said elaborate arrangements and vigilance would continue till all people return home after immersion.
Meanwhile, arrangements are in full swing for the Shobha Yatra of city's tallest 60 feet Ganesh idol at Khairatabad. The Shobha Yatra is likely to begin after 11 PM and the idol is likely to be immersed before Tuesday noon.
News Posted: 8 September, 2014
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