Hyderabad
September 6, 2006

Vinayak Chaviti was celebrated on 27th of August. This festival marked the birthday of Lord Ganesh. Ganpati is one of the most popular deities. He is worshipped by both Shaivites and Vaishnavites. Even Buddhists and Jains have respect for Ganpati. He is considered to be an avatar of both Shiva and Vishnu.

To appreciate this occasion, one must go to Hyderabad where preparations begin months in advance. Images of Ganesha are installed within homes as well as in places of assembly. Elaborate arrangements are made for lighting and decoration and Ganesha is fervently worshipped for about 7-10 days.

On the day of the Chaturthi (6th September 2006), the last of the days dedicated to the elephant-headed god, thousands of processions converge on the Tank Bund at Hyderabad to immerse the holy idols in the sea. This immersion is accompanied by drum beats (teen maar), devotional songs and dancing. Every year, the largest Ganesh idol is installed at Khairatabad in Hyderabad.

idlebrain.com brings you the photo gallery of Ganesh Nimajjan procession. The first set of photos are taken at Charminar.

Ganesh Nimajjan coverage at idlebrian.com:
• Ganesh Nimajjan 2005
• Ganesh Nimajjan 2004
• Ganesh Nimajjan 2003
• Ganesh Nimajjan 2002

Ganesh Idol at Khairatabad:
• 2006
• 2005
• 2004