Hyderabad is intensifying preparations for the main Ganesh immersion (Visarjan) scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026. Civic agencies, police and festival organisers are coordinating arrangements at major water bodies, while the Telangana High Court has directed authorities to file compliance reports on the implementation of festival guidelines, particularly restrictions on loud DJ systems.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) and police aim to complete the bulk of immersions in a single day. Upgraded platforms have been strengthened at Hussain Sagar (Vinayaka Sagar), with additional high-capacity cranes (ranging from 100 to 200 tonnes) being deployed. Officials plan to station 20 or more cranes to handle the large volume of idols efficiently.
Designated immersion points include Necklace Road, NTR Marg, People’s Plaza and other approved locations around Hussain Sagar. Direct immersion from the main Tank Bund stretch remains restricted as per court directions, with barricades and warning boards in place. “Baby ponds” and artificial tanks have been prepared for Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols to reduce environmental impact on natural water bodies
Tens of thousands of idols have already been immersed in the days leading up to the main event across Hyderabad, Cyberabad, Malkajgiri and surrounding commissionerates. Estimates suggest a significant number of larger public idols will reach the lakes on September 25.
Khairatabad Maha Ganapathi
The iconic 69-foot Khairatabad Ganesh idol, themed “Panchamukha Sankatahara Maha Ganapati,” will have darshan available only until the night of September 23. Preparations for dismantling the temporary shed and barricades begin on September 24. The immersion procession is scheduled to start around 6 a.m. on September 25, with organisers aiming to complete the immersion by noon.
High Court Directives on Guidelines and Noise
Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar of the Telangana High Court has directed police and home department authorities to submit detailed compliance reports on the implementation of earlier guidelines governing Ganesh festivities. The court specifically noted reports of loud sound systems and DJ music being played on roads during night hours while idols were being transported for immersion
The judge observed that such noise was disturbing residents, particularly the elderly and those with health issues, and appeared to violate the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000. Earlier court directions had restricted the use of sound systems to between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m., with prescribed decibel limits, especially in residential areas. The order applies across the state and remains in force this year. A preliminary report was sought ahead of the September 25 immersion.
Police have been monitoring mandaps with flying squads equipped with decibel meters and have bound over individuals found violating norms in some districts.
Traffic and Safety Measures
Extensive traffic diversions and restrictions will be in force around key immersion points and along major procession routes, including the traditional Balapur-to-Hussain Sagar path. Thousands of police personnel are expected to be deployed for crowd and traffic management. Special public transport arrangements, including extended Metro and MMTS services, are planned for the immersion day.
Authorities have urged organisers and devotees to maintain discipline, follow designated routes and immersion points, and keep processions devotional in nature.
With final preparations underway, Hyderabad is gearing up for a large-scale yet regulated immersion on September 25, balancing tradition, public safety, environmental concerns and court-mandated guidelines.