Kishan Reddy joins Amberpet Vinayaka Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi
Synopsis
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy joined the Amberpet Vinayaka celebrations in Hyderabad on Anant Chaturdashi, participating in the Annadanam Seva and the Visarjan of Lord Ganesha on 25 September 2026, marking the emotional close of a ten-day festival.
Key Takeaways
Union Coal and Mines Minister G.
Kishan Reddy attended the Amberpet Vinayaka celebrations in Hyderabad on 25 September 2026 .
He participated in the Annadanam Seva — the community free-meal service — as part of the festivities.
The occasion was Anant Chaturdashi , the tenth and final day of Ganesh Chaturthi, marked by the Visarjan (immersion) of Lord Ganesha.
Reddy described the mood as a 'mix of joy and emotion' as devotees bid farewell to Vighnaharta .
Amberpet in Hyderabad is a long-standing hub of large-scale community Vinayaka processions during the festival.
On the auspicious close of a ten-day devotional arc, Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy joined thousands of devotees at the Amberpet Vinayaka celebrations in Hyderabad on Friday, 25 September 2026 — participating in the Annadanam Seva (community food offering) and the emotional Visarjan (immersion) of Lord Ganesha on Anant Chaturdashi.
Bidding farewell to Vighnaharta in Amberpet
Reddy described the occasion as carrying 'a mix of joy and emotion as devotees bid farewell to Vighnaharta, praying for his blessings to return again next year.' The Amberpet locality in Hyderabad has for decades been a focal point of large-scale community Vinayaka processions, and the tenth and final day of Ganesh Chaturthi — Anant Chaturdashi — traditionally marks its most charged, bittersweet moment: the immersion that is simultaneously a farewell and a promise of return.
Annadanam Seva: the ritual of shared meals
Before the procession, Reddy participated in the Annadanam Seva, the tradition of serving free meals to devotees — a practice considered among the highest forms of community service in Hindu observance. Hyderabad's Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, drawing millions across the city's mandals every year, are among the most elaborate in South India, a tradition with deep roots in Telangana's social and cultural fabric.
Elected representatives and the public square of faith
Kishan Reddy, who also serves as BJP Telangana state president, is no stranger to the public rituals of Hyderabad's festival calendar. Indian elected representatives regularly participate in major community religious events — a practice that bridges constituency outreach with genuine civic participation. His presence at the Amberpet celebrations continues a visible pattern of engagement with Hyderabad's large and devout Ganesh Chaturthi community.
Point of View
A city where Ganesh Chaturthi carries enormous social currency. Attending the immersion alongside ordinary devotees, and joining the Annadanam Seva, signals grassroots engagement beyond legislative work. For a Union Minister who also heads the state unit, such public festival appearances are as much about constituency presence as personal faith.
NationPress
25 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anant Chaturdashi?
Anant Chaturdashi is the fourteenth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada and marks the final day of the ten-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival, traditionally observed with the immersion (Visarjan) of Lord Ganesha idols in water.
Where is Amberpet and why is it significant for Ganesh Chaturthi?
Amberpet is a locality in Hyderabad, Telangana. It is a well-known centre for large-scale community Vinayaka celebrations during Ganesh Chaturthi, drawing large numbers of devotees for processions and the final Visarjan.
Who is G. Kishan Reddy?
G. Kishan Reddy is the Union Minister of Coal and Mines in the Indian government and the BJP's state president for Telangana. He is a Member of Parliament from Secunderabad, Hyderabad.
What is Annadanam Seva during Ganesh Chaturthi?
Annadanam Seva is the practice of distributing free meals to devotees and the public during festivals. It is considered one of the most meritorious forms of community service in Hindu tradition.
What is Visarjan in the context of Ganesh Chaturthi?
Visarjan refers to the ceremonial immersion of Lord Ganesha idols in a water body — a river, lake, or the sea — marking the conclusion of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival and symbolising the deity's return to his celestial abode.
