Although Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over India, the GaneshChaturthi in Telangana has its unique charm. This festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, and devotees perform pooja with different leaves and flowers with utmost devotion. Several pandals across the state host the idols immersed in water either on the third, fifth, or ninth day. Several dishes which are considered the favorites of Ganesha, like Undrallu, Modaka, are prepared.

• Key Attraction: Lord Ganesha’s large pandals, Nimarjan procession.
• When: August or September.
• Where: All over the state, but popularly in Hyderabad.
• Duration of Festival:11 days.