The record
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- Ganesh idol immersion in Kurnool city will take place in the K-C Canal as usual, Industries and Commerce Minister T.G.
- Bharath Gupta has confirmed.
- The district administration had earlier suggested small clay idols immersed at home or immersion in the Handri-Neeva Canal because of low rainfall in upstream areas.
- Sunkesula Barrage water levels are at their lowest in two decades, so no canal water can be drawn from there and remaining water is being conserved for drinking needs.
- Retaining walls are being built to create a tank-like 600-metre stretch in the canal, expected to hold 2 million litres of treated water at a depth of 6 to 9 feet.
- The decision honours a tradition of over 40 years and devotees' sentiments, with cranes, safety measures, and security arrangements being put in place for the event.
What to watch next
- Whether the 600-metre stretch reaches the anticipated 6 to 9 feet water depth by immersion day.
- Completion of retaining walls, cranes, and safety infrastructure within the 600-metre radius.
- Security arrangements announced by SP Vikranth Patil for preventing untoward incidents during the event.
What changed3
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The Hindu[1]
Kurnool prepares three sites for Ganesh idol immersion on September 22The Hindu[2]
Kurnool prepares two sites for Ganesh idol immersionThe Hindu — Andhra Pradesh[3]
Bharath confirms Ganesh idol immersion to proceed in K-C Canal as usual
Who said what5
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Challa Obulesu
Kurnool Municipal Corporation Commissioner
2 quotes · 1 outlet
“Necessary arrangements have been made at these three locations to ensure devotees do not face any inconvenience during the immersion of the idols”
In the article
…Corporation (KMC) Commissioner Challa Obulesu said arrangements for immersion of idols were being made at the K-C Canal Vinayaka Ghat, Handri-Neeva canal near Nannur Toll Gate, and the HNSS Ghat at Ullindakonda. “ Necessary arrangements have been made at these three locations to ensure devotees do not face any inconvenience during the immersion of the idols ,” he added. He stated that a total of 15 cranes have been deployed to facilitate smooth and safe immersion. While seven cranes are deployed at the K-C Canal Vinayaka Ghat, six are stationed near the Nannur Toll Gate,…
“Barriers were constructed to store this water over a stretch of 600 meters for immersion of idols”
In the article
…(KMC) Commissioner Challa Obulesu has said that assessing feasibility, measures were taken to divert wash water generated during the purification process at the Ashok Nagar Pump House to the K-C Canal Vinayaka Ghat. “ Barriers were constructed to store this water over a stretch of 600 meters for immersion of idols ,” he said. Published - September 19, 2026 02:13 pm IST…
T.G. Bharath Gupta
Industries and Commerce Minister and Kurnool MLA
2 quotes · 2 outlets
“Walls have been constructed on both sides of the K-C Canal at Vinayaka Ghat to create a tank-like structure for water storage. Approximately 20 lakh liters of wash water discharged daily from the pump house are being stored at Vinayaka Ghat to facilitate the traditional immersion of idols by devotees”
In the article
…the immersion arrangements at the Handri-Neeva site near Nannur Toll Gate and the Vinayaka Ghat, Mr. Bharath said the Handri-Neeva site near Nannur toll gate is suitable for immersion of big sized Ganesh idols. “ Walls have been constructed on both sides of the K-C Canal at Vinayaka Ghat to create a tank-like structure for water storage. Approximately 20 lakh liters of wash water discharged daily from the pump house are being stored at Vinayaka Ghat to facilitate the traditional immersion of idols by devotees ,” he said. The Minister said that devotees could perform the Ganesh immersion at locations convenient to them. Officials from the Irrigation Department and the Kurnool Municipal Corporation are coordinating to make…
“To uphold the tradition spanning over 40 years and conceding to the requests of committee members, it has been decided that the Ganesh immersion will take place in the K-C Canal this year also”
In the article
…on the occasion, the Minister said that Kurnool holds a special place among cities as it ranks behind Hyderabad in the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh for celebrating Ganesh immersion with great grandeur and devotion. “ To uphold the tradition spanning over 40 years and conceding to the requests of committee members, it has been decided that the Ganesh immersion will take place in the K-C Canal this year also ,” he said. However, due to the unavailability of water at the Sunkesula Barrage, where water levels have been at their lowest in two decades, there is no possibility of drawing water from there into the K-C Canal. “The…
Vikrant Patil
Superintendent of Police
1 quote · 1 outlet
“The police will maintain surveillance with drones and CCTVs”
In the article
…peacefully and safely, he added. Meanwhile, more than 2,000 police personnel and officers have been deployed, and vigilance has intensified to ensure the smooth and peaceful conduct of the immersion procession. The police will maintain surveillance with drones and CCTVs , Superintendent of Police Vikrant Patil said, adding that traffic restrictions have been imposed in the city to ensure the free flow of traffic. Published - September 21, 2026 07:47 pm IST…
Why it matters3
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- Kurnool devotees and Ganesh festival organizers immersion event confirmed· immediate
- Kurnool city administration immersion site preparation· immediate
- K-C Canal water resources water quality stress· days
Coverage1
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Named India · Kurnool · Challa Obulesu · Ganesh Mahotsav Central Committee · Ganesh Utsav Committee · Gayatri Goseva Samiti · Gouru Charitha Reddy · Irrigation Department · Kurnool Municipal Corporation · T.G. Bharath Gupta · Vikranth Patil · Vikrant Patil
- The HinduKurnool prepares three sites for Ganesh idol immersion on September 22[1]English national· neutral
- The HinduKurnool prepares two sites for Ganesh idol immersion[2]English national· neutral
- The Hindu — Andhra PradeshBharath confirms Ganesh idol immersion to proceed in K-C Canal as usual[3]English national· supportive
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