Hyderabad: Khairatabad Ganesh earns Rs 1.10 Cr revenue this year

The 11-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Hyderabad ended on a grand note. The Khairatabad Ganesh, one of the most famous Ganesh idols in Hyderabad, earned a revenue of Rs 1.10 Cr this year.

The idol was installed on August 31st and was submerged in Hussain Sagar lake on September 9th. The total revenue earned from the sale of tickets, donations, and prasadam sales was Rs 1,10,93,906.

The Khairatabad Ganesh is a 40-feet tall idol made of plaster of Paris. The idol is decorated with gold and silver ornaments and is adorned with flowers and garlands.

The Ganesh Chaturthi festival is celebrated with great pomp and fervor in Hyderabad. The festival begins with the installation of Ganesh idols in homes and pandals. The idols are worshipped for 11 days and are then submerged in Hussain Sagar lake.

The Khairatabad Ganesh is یکی از بزرگترین و مشهورترین idles in Hyderabad. The idol was first installed in 1954 and has been growing in popularity ever since.

The revenue earned from the Khairatabad Ganesh will be used for the development of the Khairatabad area. The funds will be used to improve infrastructure, provide better amenities, and promote education and healthcare in the area.