Hyderabad witnessed a touching moment during the first day of the Khairatabad Ganesh festival. A woman named Reshma gave birth as the puja was being held.
The incident took place amid a large gathering of devotees. Reshma reportedly went into labour during the event, leading volunteers and locals to help her immediately.
She was rushed to a nearby community health centre, where she safely delivered a healthy baby. The news brought joy to the crowd and was seen as a divine blessing.
Many present believed it was Lord Ganesha’s blessing that the baby arrived at such a sacred moment. Devotees called the birth a rare and symbolic event.
Reshma’s family later said they would name the child after Lord Ganesha, in gratitude and faith. Both the mother and baby are in good health.
The Khairatabad Ganesh idol is famous for its grandeur and spiritual importance. Every year, thousands of devotees visit the pandal to offer prayers.
This year, the event turned even more special with the baby’s birth, making it a moment the city will remember for years.
The story has gone viral across Hyderabad, spreading joy and reminding everyone that festivals are not only about rituals, but also about shared humanity and unexpected blessings.
