South India Celebrates Vinayaka Chathurthi with Grandeur and Devotion

Vinayaka Chathurthi was celebrated with fervent devotion and joy across South India. Notable leaders, including Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, participated in the festivities. Large crowds gathered at major temples, and massive Ganesha idols were installed in cities like Chennai and Hyderabad. The celebrations included various cultural and religious practices.

Vinayaka Chathurthi was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across South India on Saturday, with prominent leaders, including Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, joining the celebrations in their respective states.

A festive mood prevailed as people gathered in large numbers to offer worship in temples. The occasion was marked by the installation of large Ganesha idols in Chennai and Hyderabad, among other cities.

Prominent temples like Pillayarpatti in Sivaganga and Malaikottai in Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu, along with the Manakula Vinayakar temple in Puducherry, teemed with devotees. Traditional practices and elaborate pujas took place, attracting thousands of worshippers.

(With inputs from agencies.)