Ganesh in hostels

No matter what some cynics say, Ganesh Chaturthi in the city is truly a festival for all. Take a look at private hostels and paying guest units where people from outside Hyderabad stay, they aren't far behind in adding to the festivities. A private women's hostel in Paigah Colony is typical of what happens here. Apart from putting up a huge Ganesh idol under their portico, the hostel inmates religiously offer prayers early morning and hold an ‘aarthi’ in the evening. Belying the notion that GenNext is obsessed with gizmos and partying, these young professionals wake up before dawn and offer prayers with dhoop and flowers. Needless to say, their innovative ‘ghanti’ comprising a heavy plate and ladles creates enough din to wake the entire neighbourhood, but then nobody dares complain.