During the final day of the Ganesh festival in Hyderabad, there was a significant increase in the number of smaller idols being immersed at portable and baby ponds. GHMC officials and volunteers reported a spike in immersions compared to the previous year, with more devotees using the baby ponds for immersion. Awareness campaigns before the festival and the assistance of officials and volunteers helped redirect devotees with smaller idols to the baby ponds, preserving the lakes and reducing rush at the main lakes. This initiative was well-received by devotees like Vinod Gajhbiye, who appreciated the convenience and time-saving aspect of using the baby ponds. Overall, there was a positive response to the increased use of baby ponds for idol immersion during the Ganesh festival in Hyderabad.
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