The iconic Khairathabad Ganesh idol in Hyderabad will be shortened from this year. The height of the idol will be decreased one feet every year keeping in mind the safety, security, procession and immersion. On the other side, Vijayawada is likely to have the tallest Ganesh idol this year.
Thandava Ganesh idol to be installed at Ghantasala Music College Grounds in the city this year will be of 63 feet tall and Tapeswaram Laddu makers in East Godavari district are likely to prepare 100 kg laddu. Coimbatore-based T. Rajendran artisans group, which is preparing the Khairathabad Ganesh idol is also setting up the idol in Vijayawada.
On the other side, last year, an 85-feet tall idol was installed at Gajuawaka in Visakhapatnam district. In any case, they say Andhra Pradesh will have the tallest Ganesh idol this year in both the Telugu states.
