20 September 2026 · 2 min read

Vinayaka Chavithi 2026: celebrating faith, food and togetherness with our community

This Vinayaka Chavithi, Virtutix IT proudly sponsored the Little Boys Sri Sri Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Puja Mahotsavamulu in Visakhapatnam — five days of devotion, culture and community from 16 to 20 September 2026, with our Director & CEO, Sri Kadali Venkatesh garu, as Chief Guest.

For us, this is part of giving back: being present in the neighbourhoods we work in, supporting local traditions, and celebrating together with our team, their families and local residents.

Kadali Venkatesh at the Sri Sri Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka pandal — Our Director & CEO, Sri Kadali Venkatesh garu, Chief Guest of the celebrations.

Virtutix IT sponsor banner at the festival — Virtutix IT — proud sponsor of the Puja Mahotsavamulu.

Rangoli Event — a colourful start

The celebrations opened on Wednesday, 16 September, with a Rangoli Event at our office premises. Children and families brought out their creativity with beautiful designs, and the young artists went home with prizes and big smiles.

Rangoli Event poster, 16 September 2026 — Rangoli Event · Wednesday, 16 September · 7 PM onwards · our office premises.

Young Rangoli winners with their prizes — Our young artists with their prizes.

Children and families at the Rangoli Event — Children and families who joined the celebration.

Durga Ammavari Kumkuma Puja

On Friday, 18 September, women from the community came together at Main Tank for Durga Ammavari Kumkuma Puja, seeking the Goddess's blessings for strength, prosperity and well-being for their families. Every participant received a gift as a token of our gratitude.

A participant receiving a gift at the Kumkuma Puja — A gift for every participant.

Women from the community with their gifts — Women from the community after the puja.

Families at the Kumkuma Puja — Families who came together for the Goddess's blessings.

Women from the community with their gifts after the Kumkuma Puja — Women from the community with the gifts presented after the puja.

Gifts presented at the Kumkuma Puja — Gifts presented to women from the community.

A participant receiving her gift — A gift and a smile — thank you for joining us.

A participant receiving a gift from a volunteer — Every participant went home with a gift.

A participant with her gift — With gratitude for being part of the puja.

Another participant receiving a gift — Gifts for every family who joined.

A participant receiving a gift at night — Thank-you gifts through the evening.

Organisers at the Virtutix IT sponsor wall — The organisers at the Virtutix IT sponsor wall.

Annadanam — the greatest seva

Saturday, 19 September, was Annadanam day. Food was cooked fresh on site — our Director & CEO, Sri Kadali Venkatesh garu, lit the stoves and stirred the pots alongside the volunteers — and served to everyone who came: residents, families, working people and passers-by.

Ganesh Annadanam poster, 19 September 2026 — Ganesh Annadanam · Saturday, 19 September · 12 PM onwards · Main Tank.

Kadali Venkatesh lighting the stove for the Annadanam — Our Director & CEO, Sri Kadali Venkatesh garu, lighting the stove for the Annadanam.

Kadali Venkatesh praying before starting the Annadanam — Sri Kadali Venkatesh garu, CEO & Head of BD, offering a prayer before the Annadanam begins.

Kadali Venkatesh stirring a large pot of food for the Annadanam — Hands-on in the kitchen — stirring the big pots himself.

Volunteers cooking rice and curry for the Annadanam — Volunteers cooking rice and curry together.

Food being cooked fresh on site for Annadanam — Cooked fresh on site.

Volunteers serving food at the Annadanam — Serving everyone who came.

People gathered under the shamiana for Annadanam — The community gathered for Annadanam.

Plates served at the Annadanam counter — Annadanam is the greatest seva.

The open-air kitchen set up for Annadanam — The kitchen set up for the day.

Crowds gathering for the Annadanam — Families and neighbours gathering for the Annadanam.

Ganesh Nimarjanam — a joyful farewell

The festival concluded on Sunday, 20 September, with the Ganesh Nimarjanam: a joyful farewell to Lord Ganesha with devotion, unity and a commitment to a cleaner, greener tomorrow.

Ganesh Nimarjanam poster, 20 September 2026 — Ganesh Nimarjanam · Sunday, 20 September · 6 PM onwards · Main Tank.

Sri Sri Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka idol at the pandal — Sri Sri Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka at the pandal.

Devotees at the Ganesha pandal — Devotees seeking Bappa's blessings.

A devotee at the Ganesha pandal — Seeking Bappa's blessings at the pandal.

A family at the Ganesha pandal — Families visiting the pandal.

Our honoured guests

We were honoured to welcome our guests, MLA Sri P. G. V. R. Naidu (Gana Babu garu) and his son, Sri Mourya Simha garu, who joined the celebrations, blessed the occasion and encouraged the organisers and volunteers. Their presence meant a great deal to everyone who came together for the festival.

MLA P. G. V. R. Naidu (Gana Babu) with Kadali Venkatesh — Our guest, MLA Sri P. G. V. R. Naidu (Gana Babu garu), with our Director & CEO, Sri Kadali Venkatesh garu.

Mourya Simha, son of MLA Gana Babu, with Kadali Venkatesh at the pandal — Our guest, Sri Mourya Simha garu — son of MLA Gana Babu garu — with Sri Kadali Venkatesh garu at the pandal.

Why we do this

Celebrations like these sit at the heart of two commitments we take seriously. Community engagement — supporting local culture, social harmony and well-being in the places where we operate. And employee engagement — giving our team and their families moments to celebrate together, and building the inclusive culture we want to work in.

Ganpati Bappa Morya! Thank you to the Little Boys association, our team, the volunteers and every family who joined us.

Team Virtutix IT

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh