Ganesha idols made out of PoP or painted with chemical colours are banned: Mysuru district administration
The Mysuru district administration has officially banned the manufacture, sale, and immersion of Ganesha idols made from Plaster of Paris or chemical paints. Authorities are enforcing these rules through potential criminal charges and strict border checks to protect local water bodies from pollution.
Why it matters
This policy reflects a growing trend in India to balance traditional religious festivals with environmental sustainability and water conservation.
With an aim to prevent environmental pollution, the Mysuru district administration has banned Ganesha idols made out of Plaster of Paris (POP) or painted with chemical colours.
Additional Commissioner of Mysuru R. Aishwarya, who chaired a meeting on Tuesday (September 1) to discuss the arrangements for the coming Gowri-Ganesha festival, said the manufacture, sale, transportation and immersion of idols made out of PoP or painted with chemical colours containing heavy metals have been completely banned.
Appealing to the public against installing such idols, Ms. Aishwarya said people should instead opt for clay idols made using natural colours and cooperate with the district administration.
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Mysuru R. Aishwarya (fourth from right) releasing a poster appealing to people to opt for clay idols during the coming Gowri-Ganesha festival, on Tuesday (September 1). | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
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