Khairtabad Ganesh Mandapam (Hyderabad)

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Late Mr. S. Sankarayya freedom fighter, in 1956 founded Sri Ganesh Utsav Committee, Khairatabad, Hyderabad. Since then every year it developed with the constant effort of Mr. S. Sankarayya's family and friends and committee members. The Ganesh idol of this place is the tallest in the world, averaging to 42 feet. Mr.S.Sankarayya's brother Mr. S. Sudershan continuing the tradition of Ganesh Pooja in Khairatabad, Hyderabad, with the help of Mr. Sandeep Raj and S. Rajkumar successfully, since 48 years. Every year lakhs of devotees visit daily this 11 days event of Ganesh Utsav. On 11th day this huge Ganesh idol, with the help of large cranes will be immersed in Hussain Sagar lake, after long procession.This year 2008, Ganesh Ustav starts on 3-09-2008It is the biggest ganesh in india where every year at an avg height of 40 feets ganesh is made beautifully.
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Coordinates:   17°24'38"N   78°27'50"E
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