Hyderabad, June 26 -- The historic Bibi-ka-Alam Muharram procession in Hyderabad's Old City set off on Friday afternoon, June 26, with great fervour.

The procession saw thousands of people turn up for the annual event that began at Dabeerpura and passed through Charminar and Gulzar House, before concluding at Chaderghat. Nearly 2,000 police personnel were deployed to oversee security during the event.

Videos from the site show devotees preparing elephant Sridevi, brought from Kerala specifically for the celebration.

Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar was seen offering dhatti when the procession reached Charminar.

Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammad Azharuddin was also seen offering the dhatti while the procession passed t...