Manginapudi beach decked up for Maha Ganapathi Utsavams

The 63-foot Ganesh idol kept ready for the Ganapathi Navarathri Utsavams at Manginapudi beach in Krishna district on Sunday. All arrangements have been made for the Maha Ganapathi Utsavams, which will begin with Vinayaka Chavithi puja at Manginapudi beach in Krishna district on September 14.The beach has been decked up for the 11-day festival, with elaborate arrangements made for devotees. The police have made security arrangements for the festivities.Special pujas will be performed for the 63-foot Ganesh idol during the festival, and ‘teertha prasadams’ will be distributed to devotees at the pandal.Officials of the Revenue, Medical and Health, Police, AP Transco, Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC), Fire Services and other departments are monitoring the arrangements.Cultural programmes will be organised near the Mandapam at the beach every day from 5 p.m., the organisers said.Mines and Geology Minister Kollu Ravindra and Krishna district Collector D. K. Balaji visited Manginapudi beach on Sunday and reviewed the arrangements with officials.Mr. Balaji directed AP Transco engineers to illuminate the beach during the festival. He also instructed officials to ensure drinking water, medical camps and transport facilities for devotees. The Fire Services Department was directed to keep fire tenders on standby at the beach.Nimajjanam arrangementsMr. Ravindra directed officials to accord priority to the safety and security of devotees attending the festivities and the idol immersion.He instructed officials to make foolproof arrangements for the immersion of Ganesh idols at Gilakaladindi Harbour. Fisheries Department officials were directed to deploy expert swimmers and boats at the harbour and ensure adequate electricity supply for the immersion. Published - September 13, 2026 06:48 pm IST