Wanaparthy: “Asper the Ganesh Utsav Committee, after consulting Vedic scholars, the immersion and processions are to be held only on the sixth and tenth days, with cultural programmes and traditional observances,” said Superintendent Police Ravula Giridhar.

“On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, many mandapams have been set up in towns and villages of our district. From the festival day onwards, devotees have celebrated with devotion and discipline, organising many programmes. The final stage of Ganesh Chaturthi is the immersion ceremony.