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Times News Network Ludhiana: Amidst resounding chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya,” organisers of various Ganesh Mahotsav committees and residents bid farewell to their beloved deity after the 10-day festival of Ganesh Chaturthi . On Tuesday, people gathered along the banks of the Satluj river, Doraha river and Sidhwan canal for idol immersion . Even though some people had performed the immersion ceremony on Monday, the burgeoning crowds caused traffic jams along the water bodies.
Raman Jain, a shopkeeper from Madhopuri said that the 10 days of the festival were filled with happiness, hope and excitement. He observed that the festival, which was traditionally celebrated in Maharashtra, was now equally popular in the city. Deepak Kapur, a student from Sita Nagar, shared, “I thoroughly enjoyed the religious processions and idol immersion in the Satluj river, where we danced while bidding farewell to Lord Ganesha, eagerly anticipating his return next year.
” However, the immersion of numerous idols in the water is a cause for concern for environmentalists , who urged organisers to find alternative ways or opt for eco-friendly idols. Environmentalist Dr Amandeep Bains, clarified, “We do not oppose any religious rituals, but rivers are severely polluted these days, making it our responsibility to act accordingly.” He pointed out that a few organisers used idols made of harmful materials like POP, which do not dissolve in the water and suggested use of idols made of clay or wheat flour.
“This not only pollutes our rivers but also leads to idols getting stuck in various corners, which is disrespectful,” he added, urging the administration to ban such idol production practices. We also published the following articles recently Ganesh idol immersion processions begin in Mumbai as devotees bid farewell to their favourite deity In Mumbai and Maharashtra, processions for immersing Lord Ganesh idols marked the end of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Crowds gathered despite scorching heat, with heavy police presence ensuring security.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation implemented extensive safety measures and promoted eco-friendly practices using QR codes to locate artificial ponds for idol immersion. Ganesha Idols Immersed with Pomp Chennai's roads saw vibrant processions as over 1,878 Vinayagar idols were taken to city beaches for immersion. Devotees engaged in rituals and celebrations while police deployed extensive security measures.
Waste management efforts included separate collection points for biodegradable waste and recyclables, ensuring proper disposal during the festivities. 3 youths swept away during Ganesh idol immersion in Kosi river in US Nagar Three youths were swept away by a strong current in Kosi river during a Lord Ganesh idol immersion near Bazpur, close to the Uttar Pradesh-Uttarakhand border. Four Kashipur residents entered the river to bathe after the immersion; one was rescued while search operations are ongoing for the other three.
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