Coimbatore Collector stresses safety, eco-friendly practices for Vinayaka Chaturthi
Coimbatore district authorities have issued safety and environmental guidelines for the upcoming Vinayaka Chaturthi festival. Idol makers are urged to use natural materials and follow strict immersion protocols to prevent water pollution.
Why it matters
It reflects the intersection of religious cultural practices and environmental regulation in urban management.
Vinayaka Chaturthi idol makers in Coimbatore district have been asked to obtain prior permission and follow the government guidelines on installation, procession and immersion of the idols.
The guidelines were discussed at a coordination meeting chaired by District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar with idol makers at the Collectorate on Saturday.
The administration asked the idol makers to use only clay and natural materials and avoid materials that could pollute water bodies. Adequate security, lighting, and fire-safety measures should also be provided at places where the idols are installed.
Use of loudspeakers should be restricted to the permitted timings and regulations, and processions should be conducted only along routes approved by the police.
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