Famous Ganesh Mandapams in Hyderabad for 2013 Vinayaka Chavithi Celebrations

60,500 Ganesh idols to bless Hyderabad this year

 

A huge Ganesh idol being transported in a truck on the eve of Ganesh Chavti in Hyderabad on Sunday. (RVK Rao/EPS)

On the occassion of this Ganesh Chathurthi, Hyderabad is competing with Mumbai in installing a large number of Ganesh idols. Ganesh Chaturthi pandals will be errected at more than 60,500 locations in the city, where Ganesh idols of different sizes will be installed on Monday. The number this year is five to ten percent more compared to 2012. Eco-friendly clay Ganesh idols are also very popular this year.
The main attraction of the city is naturally the  Khairatabad Ganesh idol which measuring 59-feet accompanied by a 4,200 kg laddu. Elaborating on the special features of the huge Ganesh idol, Balkumar, joint secretary, Khairtabad Ganesh Utsav Samithi, mentioned that this year the Ganesh idol is titled ‘Go Naga Chathurmuka Vinayakudu’, and is four-headed. It also has Sri Rama Pata Abhishekam on its right and Shakthi Matha’s idol on its left.
The joint secretary mentioned that the governor of Andhra Pradesh will be performing the first pooja followed by others. In view of the security aspect, CCTV cameras have also been installed at the venue. “Apart from this, there will two hundred policemen, five circle inspectors and a thousand volunteers at the venue”, elaborated Balkumar.
Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi (BGUS) informed that the Ganesh idols will be uninstalled on September 9 and the mass immersion will be conducted on September 18 on eve of Anantha Chathurdasi. R Shashidhar, secretary of the Samithi, mentioned that this year it will be the 34th Samuhika Nimajanam.
Meanwhile, Shashidhar also said that although the government is promoting the use of eco-friendly colours for Ganesh idols, it has failed to provide the required materials to the idol-makers. “We requested the government for a meeting with all Ganesh idol-makers to discuss about the supply of eco-friendly colours. On September 4, the government said that it is not equipped to provide the colours as it cannot produce the same”, informed Shashidhar.
BGUS also demanded the government to stop spreading false information regarding pollution caused by the immersion of Ganesh idols in different lakes of the city. “Government has failed in protecting the Hussain Sagar lake which is being polluted by the Kukatpally Nala and several other factors,” said Shashidhar. He added that a report by Environment Protection Training and Research Institute (EPTRI), mentions that usage of Plaster of Paris is best in the idol-making as it is easy to extract the idols within 48 hours.

 
 

Khairatabad Ganesh Utsava Samithi Ganapathi idol

  Gonaga Chathurmukha Ganapathi is the Khairatabad Vinayaka for 2013 Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations. Khairatabad Ganesh Utsava Samithi is the most popular Ganeshotsav Mandal in Hyderabad.

Khairatabad Ganesh Utsava Samithi is celebrating its 59th year of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and to commemorate this historical event, the Mandal wanted to install 59-feet Ganesha idol. They have done it very beautifully.
The mammoth Ganapathi idol has the themes of Sri Rama Pattabhishekam in the left side and Goddess Bhuvaneshwari Mata in the right side. Each theme is about 20 feet.
The highlight of this Gonagar Chathurmukha Ganapathi is the 4 tonnes Mahaladdu (4000 kgs of Tapeshwaram Laddu), prepared by a merchant in Tapeshwaram, Coastal Andhra.

Video: 4200 kg laddu placed in Khairatabad Ganesh's hands

 

Chaitanyapuri Ganesha 2013, Kamadhenu Vinayaka (Kamalanagar Manikanta Bhaktha Samajam Ganapathi)

Kamadhenu Vinayaka is Chaitanyapuri Ganesha 2013 (Kamalanagar Manikanta Bhaktha Samajam Ganapathi). In 2013, Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations have begun on September 9th and will end on September 18th with Ganesh Nimajjanam.
Kamalanagar Ganapathi Nimajjanam may take place a day or couple of days after the actual Vinayaka Nimajjanam.
Since, 1986 Kamalanagar Manikanta Bhaktha Samajam is erecting Ganesh Pandal at Chaitanyapuri, Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad. From eight years, the mandali has been erecting mammoth Ganapathi idols.
This year, Kamanalanagar Manikanta Bhakatha Samajam has erected 35-feet Kamadhenu Ganapahti. The setting of this Ganesha has a Kamadhenu of nearly 15-feet on which 20-feet Lord Ganesha is seated with Siddhi and Buddhi.
According to the organisers, the Kamadhenu Vinayaka idol sends out the message of ‘Gow Parirakshana’ (protecting cows).

72 Feet Ganapati at Durgam Cheruvu, TV9 Eco-friendly     Ganesha idol

 The 72 Feet Ganapati at Durgam Cheruvu is the biggest Ganesha idol in Hyderabad for Ganesh Chaturthi 2013 celebrations. TV9 is organising this Ganesha Pandal.
The mammoth Ganesha idol is made of the Clay, water colors and other eco-friendly material which will not harm the water and the environment.
TV9 is organising this eco-friendly ‘Go Green Ganesha’ pandal to promote the use and worship of Clay Ganesha idols.
Last year also, TV9 was managed to install 70-feet Ganapathi vigraham at the same place in Durgam Cheruvu.

Komuravelli Mallanna with Ganesh Idol