Hyderabad, Sept. 12 -- Hyderabad Traffic Police on Friday urged devotees to use public transport and visit the iconic Bada Ganesh idol during early morning hours to avoid the rush during the 11-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

DCP Traffic Avinash Kumar said that a large number of visitors are expected to visit Bada Ganesh from Monday, with four entrance points arranged for devotees.

The DCP appealed to visitors to use public transport as much as possible and plan their visit during the early morning hours to avoid afternoon and evening rush.

Speaking to reporters, the DCP said, "From Monday, Ganesh Chaturthi is starting, and for the next 11 days there will be a lot of visitors coming to visit Bada Ganesh, which is an iconic Ganesh id...