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The removal of Ganesh idols immersed in Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar has begun. GHMC sanitation workers are actively clearing waste and litter from the lake. Officials reported that over 4,800 tons of waste were removed by Sunday night, with an estimated 6,800 tons still remaining to be cleared in the ongoing cleanup effort.
Following the lunar eclipse, Telangana government authorities reopened the Srilakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Yadagirigutta. Temple priests performed Samprokshan at 3:30 AM, followed by Suprabhata Seva, Binde Tirdham, Bala Bhogam, and Nizabhishekam. Regular pujas resumed, and devotees were allowed darshan from 8:30 AM as per tradition after the eclipse.
Prominent temples across both Telugu states reopened after last night’s total lunar eclipse. Tirumala Temple resumed rituals with Suprabhata Seva, while darshans at Dwarka Tirumala begin at 9:30 am. In Telangana, the Thousand Pillar, Bhadrakali, Ramappa, and Kaleshwaram temples reopened for devotees from 7 am following Samprokshan purification rituals.
To ward off setbacks during tonight’s total lunar eclipse, follow time-honored remedies: take a ritual bath before and after, chant mantras like Mahamrityunjaya or Chandra Dev, meditate or sing bhajans, sprinkle Gangajal to purify your home, add Tulsi or Kusha to food and water, and donate or read sacred texts to invite positive energies.
Prominent Hindu temples will close today due to the lunar eclipse. Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Vijayawada Durgamma Temple, Srisailam Temple, Bhadrachalam Temple, Yadadri Temple, Simhachalam, and many other temples will be closed. The temples will be closed at 3:30 PM and will reopen their doors tomorrow morning after the temples are cleaned.
The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee now facilitates delivery of temple laddu to devotees across India. Anyone nationwide can place an order, and the laddus will be dispatched via speed post, with delivery expected within 24 to 72 hours. This initiative ensures timely and sacred prasadam reaches devotees far and wide.
Ganesh immersions continue at Hussain Sagar in Hyderabad, using 40 cranes to lower idols into the lake. Activity intensified after 4 am, slowing movement of the procession from Basheerbagh. Police report that 2.61 lakh idols have been immersed so far, with hundreds more yet to arrive, underscoring the scale and momentum of the ongoing Visarjan.
Scholars explain that the immersion of Lord Ganesha holds deep spiritual significance, symbolizing the cycle of birth, life, and death. It is believed that idol immersion removes household obstacles. According to mythology, on Ananta Chaturdashi, Lord Ganesha returns to his mother, Goddess Parvati, hence, this tradition is observed on this sacred day.
The vibrant chants of ‘Ganapati Bappa Morya’ and ‘Bye Bye Ganesh’ echoed across Hyderabad as grand idol immersion events took place today. Devotees thronged the streets, bidding farewell to Lord Ganesh with immense festive spirit. The city witnessed colorful processions, music, and cultural displays, marking the emotional conclusion of the 11-day Ganesh festival.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 22 hours. On Thursday, September 4, 59,834 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 24,628 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.49 crore on the same day.
High-tech security arrangements are being planned for the Sriram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. A high-level committee including the District Magistrate and SP has finalized proposals for advanced security equipment. With temple construction nearing completion, these measures aim to address emerging security concerns.
Due to the growing influx of devotees, TTD plans to construct a third Vaikuntam Queue Complex at Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh. While an average of 619 devotees visited daily in 1951, over 25 crore have visited in the last 11 years. A record 2.76 crore visited in 2019, and 1.76 crore by August this […]
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