# Electricity provision for Ganesh festivals in India

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/electricity-provision-for-ganesh-festivals-in-india
> Updated: 2026-09-12T09:58:26.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

During the Ganesh Chaturthi festival period, electricity providers in different Indian regions implemented specific measures to support pandals and celebrations.

In Andhra Pradesh, the state government ordered the Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation to provide free electricity for nine days to pandals with loads up to 3 kW in rural areas and 5 kW in urban areas. Minister Nara Lokesh stated the initiative was a “major step to support celebrating communities.”

In Mumbai, Adani Electricity announced it would provide temporary connections at domestic rates, promising service within 48 hours of application. The company also deployed quick response teams and nearly 3,000 floodlights at immersion sites, while issuing safety guidelines for organizers regarding wiring and meter access.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Adani Electricity to provide temporary power for Ganesh pandals in Mumbai

Adani Electricity is providing temporary power connections at domestic rates for Ganesh pandals in Mumbai, promising connections within 48 hours and enhanced safety measures for the festival.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adani-electricity-to-provide-temporary-power-for-ganesh-pandals-in-mumbai

### 2026-09-10: Andhra Pradesh orders free electricity for Ganesh pandals

The Andhra Pradesh government has ordered APCPDCL to provide free electricity to Ganesh pandals for nine days during the festival, covering loads up to 3 kW in rural and 5 kW in urban areas.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andhra-pradesh-orders-free-electricity-for-ganesh-pandals

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