Farmers seek ban on immersion of idols in LBP canal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers seek ban on immersion of idols in LBP canal

The Hindu  

Stating that immersing Vinayaka idols in the Lower Bhavani Project canal would cause water pollution, which in turn would affect crops, the Tamilaga Vivasayigal Sangam has urged the district administration not to allow immersion in the canal. In a letter to the Collector, the association said the coming Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations on September 7 will see the immersion of Vinayaka idols in water bodies. The letter said chemicals used in making idols, bamboo, garlands and other materials lead to clogging in the canal. Hence, necessary steps should be taken to prevent immersion of idols in the canal, the letter said.

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Several idols made of plaster of Paris immersed in waterbodies in Chennai despite directive
1 year, 2 months ago

Several idols made of plaster of Paris immersed in waterbodies in Chennai despite directive

The Hindu  

Dozens of Vinayaka idols washed up ashore on Monday on the Pattinapakkam beach and other spots earmarked for immersion in the city. Despite a directive from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Vinayaka idols made of plaster of Paris were immersed in the waterbodies. The TNPCB, in its guidelines released on September 4, said only idols made of natural and …

Vinayaka idols made of biodegradable material alone should be immersed in waterbodies, says TNPCB
1 year, 3 months ago

Vinayaka idols made of biodegradable material alone should be immersed in waterbodies, says TNPCB

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has said only Vinayaka idols made of natural, biodegradable, eco-friendly material such as traditional virtuous clay and mud should be immersed in waterbodies. R. Kannan, Member-Secretary, TNPCB, said in a release that idols made of single-use plastics and thermocol material are strictly prohibited and only eco-friendly material such as as straw structure should be …

Madras HC allows immersion of Lord Vinayaka idols by devotees
4 years, 4 months ago

Madras HC allows immersion of Lord Vinayaka idols by devotees

Op India  

In a positive development, the Madras High Court has reportedly allowed the installation of idols of Lord Vinayaka outside the homes of devotees as well as immersion of the idols in water bodies. The ruling has come in response to pleas that challenged the order of the Tamil Nadu government banning people from installing idols at public places or taking …

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