A single bench of Justice G.R. Swaminathan of Madurai bench had said that 2020 Revised Guidelines for Idol Immersion issued by the Central Pollution Control Board will only prohibit immersion of idols made using Plaster of Paris and will not prohibit artisans from manufacturing or selling these idols.
Hyderabad-based wellness firm Klimom in association with IKR Foundation will distribute Lord Ganesha idols made of cow dung and varied sizes to devotees in Nirmal for free
On an average, the demand would be for 40,000 to 50,000 trailers and heavy trucks under the GHMC limits during idol immersion, but officials estimate the demand to go up this time
While Plaster of Paris (PoP) Ganesha idols still maintain their dominance in the market, idol manufacturers observe a growing trend among citizens opting for clay idols
Hyderabad: As part of its initiative to encourage eco-friendly idols, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) this year is planning to distribute 1 lakh clay Ganesha idols this year. The HMDA is making arrangements to distribute 8” Clay Ganesh Idols to people and NGO’s at free of cost to encourage use of Clay Ganesh Idols. […]
Hyderabad: Kairos International School celebrated Ganesha Chaturthi with felicity and zenith. Principal Krishna Sri presided over a special assembly organised to mark the festival. Students from class III, recited the importance and grace of the festival of Ganesha Chaturthi. They beautifully explained the stories of Ganesha and where it all started from the time of […]
Hyderabad: With increasing consciousness about being eco-friendly, city’s youth seem to be taking it upon themselves to ensure festivals are also celebrated in an eco-friendly manner. Dharaa Foundation, a group of four youngsters from Kukatpally, went the same way and distributed over 150 clay Ganesha idols ahead of Vinayaka Chaturthi. “We were involved in activities […]
The idol, which is usually the tallest in the city and attracts thousands of devotees during the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, was limited to nine feet last year due to restrictions in view of the Covid-19 pandemic.
