Khairatabad Ganesh Idol to Tower at 70 Feet for 70th Anniversary

Hyderabad

In its commitment to environmental sustainability, the idol will be made from organic colors and clay materials. Singari Raj Kumar, the key organizer, announced, “This year, we will also feature Bala Ramudu, similar to the one in Ayodhya, along with Srinivas Kalyanam and Shiva Parvathula Kalyanam.”

The famous Khairatabad Ganesh idol will stand at an impressive 70 feet this year, an increase from last year’s 63-foot idol. The theme for this year’s idol is Sri Saptamukha Maha Shakti Ganapathi.

The idol’s construction is estimated to cost between Rs 80 to 90 lakhs.

Given the grand celebration planned for the 70th anniversary, the expenses may exceed the initial estimates. Around 150 dedicated workers from Mumbai, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh have been working diligently to ensure the idol’s completion three to four days before the festival begins.

Since its inception in 1954 with a modest one-foot idol, the Khairatabad Ganesh has garnered a significant following, attracting devotees from across the country each year.