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More than 2,100 Ganesh idols immersed in Kurnool

Source: The Hindu · 23 Sep 2026, 13:08 UTC
More than 2,100 Ganesh idols immersed in Kurnool
Image: The Hindu · original report

More than 2,100 Ganesh idols were immersed at three locations in Kurnool, The Hindu reported. Police said devotees brought large idols in procession to Handri-Neeva despite heavy rainfall. The available material describes the event as concluding peacefully but gives no details of crowd size, damage or incidents.

The immersion of more than 2,100 Ganesh idols concluded peacefully in Kurnool, The Hindu reported. The idols were immersed at three different locations. Police said devotees took large Ganesh idols in procession to Handri-Neeva despite heavy rainfall.

The account indicates that the religious celebrations continued in wet conditions and that police monitored the processions and immersion activity. It does not provide the dates or duration of the event, the number of participating devotees or the arrangements made at each location. The supplied material also does not report accidents, injuries, property damage or arrests.

No details are given about traffic restrictions, emergency services or the procedures used to manage the large idols. The event ended without reported disruption in the available account. Beyond the number of idols, the three immersion locations and the reference to heavy rain, no further operational or public-safety details were supplied.

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