Hyderabad, Aug. 26 -- Hyderabad's iconic Khairatabad Ganesh idol will once again captivate devotees as it celebrates its 71st year on Tuesday, themed "Vishwashanti," meaning world peace.

Raj Kumar, Chairman of the Ganesh Utsav Committee, said the tradition began in 1954 when freedom fighter Shankaraiah installed a one-foot idol. This year, the idol measures 69 feet.

Addressing reporters, Kumar said, "This year, the idol stands tall at an impressive 69 feet. The celebrations will begin tomorrow morning with the first Pooja ceremony, which will be performed by the Governor, accompanied by Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, Ganesh Utsav Committee President Danam Nagender, and other dignitaries. The main Pooja is scheduled for 10 am."

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