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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Hyderabad gears up for Swadeshi, eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi with 1.4 lakh pandals
Hyderabad: The city is gearing up for a grand Ganesh Chaturthi, with over 1.4 lakh pandals set to come up this year. The Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi, now in its 46th year, has announced 'swadeshi' as the central theme of the celebrations. "Nearly Rs 1 lakh crore is spent annually on Ganesh Utsavs across the country. All the puja-related products should come from Goshalas and local manufacturers instead of imports," said R Shashidhar, general secretary of the Samithi and Vishwa Hindu Parishad national spokesperson. "Festivals like this must promote swadeshi and the spirit of Make in India." Along with swadeshi, the Samithi has added a patriotic dimension by dedicating this year's festivities to the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The celebrations will also highlight 'desh bhakti' and 'daiva bhakti', with a special focus on Operation Sindoor. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad | Gold Rates Today in Hyderabad | Silver Rates Today in Hyderabad Eco-friendly measures are being promoted, with more idols being made of clay each year. "We are trying to make city celebrations as green as possible," Shashidhar said. Immersion day is scheduled for Sept 6. Shashidhar explained, "There are 66 immersion points across the city. We are urging pandal organisers to finish immersions by late evening. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo The main procession will begin at 11 am, reach the Sri Bhagya Laxmi temple by noon, MJ Market by 2 pm, and move towards Hussainsagar via Abids, Basheerbagh, and Liberty." The Khairatabad Ganesh, as always, will be immersed earlier in the day, by noon at NTR Ghat. This year's Khairatabad Ganesh Utsav Samithi, in its 71st year, will feature a 69-foot clay idol named Viswa Shanti Mahashakthi Ganesha. Flanked by Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Devi, Gaja Lakshmi, and Puri Jagannadh, the idol is being crafted over 90 days by 220 artisans, including 80 clay workers and 40 welders. Convenor Sandeep Raj said the organisers are committed to balancing grandeur with eco-friendly practices. "Earlier we used Plaster of Paris for the finish, but this year we switched to clay sourced from Gujarat. Nearly 1,000 bags of clay weighing 35 kg each have been brought in, along with 20 tonnes of iron for scaffolding and natural materials like paddy husk powder and water colours." Started in 1954, the Khairatabad Utsav has grown into one of Hyderabad's most iconic celebrations, drawing lakhs of devotees each year. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
India Today
18-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Telangana to formulate policy for cows protection in state, special panel formed
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed top government officials to prepare a detailed policy on cow protection in the guide the process, he formed a three-member special committee including Special Chief Secretary to Animal Husbandry Department Sabyasachi Ghosh, Principal Secretary to Endowments Department Shailaja Ramaiyar, and Secretary of the State Agriculture Department Raghunandan committee will conduct a detailed study on establishing cow shelters (Goshalas) and visit other states to review their cow protection At a review meeting at his residence, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy highlighted the cultural importance of cows and the deep sentiments of devotees. He voiced concern over the rising number of cow deaths in shelters, frequently due to space shortages and inadequate facilities, despite many cows being donated by response, the Chief Minister directed the officials to build cow shelters with state-of-the-art facilities at four locations in the first phase: Vemulawada, a renowned temple town where devotees offer calves during the 'Kode Mokku' ritual; Yadagirigutta; Yenkepally near Hyderabad; and the Animal Husbandry University. Special attention will be given to protecting calves donated with devotion, with a sprawling shelter planned on more than 100 acres at Reddy assured that the government is ready to invest generously in cow protection. During the meeting, officials presented him with an approach paper on cow shelter Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh expressed his gratitude for this step. 'I thank (Chief Minister) Revanth Reddy ji for this move. Now I would like to request the state government to set up a taskforce for safeguarding the illegal transport and sacrifice of cows,' he by Sneha A Suneeth IN THIS STORY#Telangana
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy orders 4 new cow shelters: Vemulawada to get 100-acre Goshala; policy panel formed, devotion meets action
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy HYDERABAD: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday directed officials to construct four modern cow shelters to begin with, including one on 100 acres at Vemulawada, during a review meeting on cow protection held at his residence on Tuesday. The CM also instructed officials to formulate a comprehensive policy for cow protection in the state. "The new policy should focus mainly on cow protection in view of the importance of cows in our culture and the sentiments of the devotees," he said, expressing anguish over reports of the death of 39 bull calves donated by devotees to cow shelters. The CM appointed a three-member committee comprising special chief secretary (animal husbandry department) Sabyasachi Ghosh, principal secretary (endowments) Shailaja Ramaiyar and secretary (agriculture) Raghunandan Rao. The committee will conduct a study on establishment of cow shelters (Goshalas) and will also visit other states to understand cow protection policies. Apart from the cow shelter in the temple town of Vemulawada, where devotees donate cows and bull calves as part of 'Kode Mokku', other shelters will come up at Yadagirigutta, Yenkepally near Hyderabad and Telangana Veterinary University. "Special attention should be paid to protection of calves donated with devotion by the devotees," he instructed officials. "The state govt is ready to spend liberally for cow protection." During the meeting, officials submitted a paper related to management of cow shelters to the CM. Animal husbandry minister Vakiti Srihari and senior officials attended the meeting.
NDTV
17-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Revanth Reddy Forms 3-Member Team To Plan Telangana Cow Protection Policy
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Tuesday appointed a three-member committee to formulate a comprehensive policy for cow protection in the state. The three-member committee comprises Special Chief Secretary to Animal Husbandry Department Sabyasachi Ghosh, Principal Secretary to Endowments Department Shailaja Ramaiyar and Secretary of the state Agriculture Department Raghunandan Rao. The official committee will conduct an in-depth study on the establishment of cow shelters (Goshalas) and also visit other states to study the cow protection policies. The Chief Minister has said that the new policies should focus mainly on cow protection in view of the importance of cows in the Indian culture and the sentiments of the devotees. Chief Minister Reddy has ordered the officials to construct cow shelters with state-of-the-art facilities. These cow shelters will be established in sizeable areas at four places: in the famous temple Vemulawada where the devotees donate calves as part of ' Kode Mokku' ritual, Yadagirigutta, Yenkepally near Hyderabad city and at Animal Husbandry University in the first phase. The Chief Minister suggested that special attention should be paid to the protection of calves donated with utmost devotion by the devotees. He made it clear that the state government is ready to spend liberally for cow protection. During the meeting, the officials submitted an approach paper related to the management of cow shelters to the Chief Minister.
