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Vijayawada Immerses 72-Foot Clay Ganesh Idol Eco-Friendly: Fire Tenders Dissolve Structure
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News18•27-09-2026, 23:15
Vijayawada Immerses 72-Foot Clay Ganesh Idol Eco-Friendly: Fire Tenders Dissolve Structure
- •A 72-foot clay Ganesh idol was immersed in Vijayawada using an eco-friendly method to reduce water pollution.
- •Instead of traditional water body immersion, fire tenders sprayed water over the idol at the installation site, allowing it to dissolve naturally.
- •The initiative promoted environmentally conscious Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and encouraged eco-friendly practices.
- •Devotees participated in festivities before the unique immersion process of the massive idol.
- •Ganesh Chaturthi, a 10-day festival, involves prayers, flowers, and sweets offered to Lord Ganesha, with modaks being a popular offering.
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Instead of immersing the massive clay idol in a water body, fire tenders sprayed water over the structure at its installation site to allow it to dissolve naturally.
The initiative was organized as part of the Sri Panchamukha Varasiddhi Maha Ganapathi Utsavalu by the Dundi Ganesh Seva Samithi.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 began on September 14, marking the official start of the 10-day Ganeshotsav festival celebrations.