Khairatabad Ganesh is one of the most recognized Ganpati celebrations in the country, particularly known for its height. The Khairatabad Maha Ganopati UTSAV has entered its 71st year, a tradition that was initiated by Freedom Fighter Singari Shankaraiah in 1954. (Image: Instagram)
This year's theme is Vishwashanti Maha Shakti Ganopati. It has a 69 -foot high Ganesh idol. (Image: Instagram)
The idol 2025 has been created by the sculptor Chinnaswamy Rajendra, who has been doing it since 1978. Built by 125 artisans in 84 days, the ecological idol is made of 1,000 bags of clay, 30 tons of steel, 70 bags of rice peaks and 50 cars of dry grass. (Image: Instagram)
This year's idol presents Lord Ganesha in the center, surrounded by Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Maheshwar. On the right side are the idols of Sri Lakshmi Sametha Hayagiva Swamy and Sri Gajjalamma Devi, while on the left are the idols of Puri Jagannath Swamy, Subhadra and Balama along with Sri Lalita tripurasundari devi. (Image: Instagram)
The Khairatabad Ganopati UTSAV will celebrate for 10 days, as of today. The Maha Ganopati Nimajjanam (immersion) will take place on September 6, 2025, marking the conclusion of the festivities. As every year, the festival is urged to draw Lakhs de Devotos. (Image: Instagram)
The Khairatabad Ganesh often establishes comparisons with other iconic Ganpati idols, such as Lalbaugcha Raja de Mumbai and Dagdushet Halwai Ganpati de Pune. It stands out for its massive size and technical sophistication. (Image: Instagram)
The Khairatabad Ganesh is also known for its huge laddu, offered as Prasad, which is distributed among the devotees. (Image: Instagram)
Curious fact: Khairatabad Ganesh appeared in the 1983 film directed by K. Viswanath Sagara Sangamam, where Kamal Haasan's dance sequences were filmed in front of the idol. (Image: Instagram)
