Vinayaka idol immersion begins in Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri

Hundreds of Vinayaka idols from across Dharmapuri district made their way to Hogenakkal amid tight security for immersion in the Cauvery on Wednesday (September 16, 2026).

A token system for immersion was drafted with the Vinayaka pandal teams and the tokens were issued by the Hogenakkal police. Each immersion party comprised of not more than four persons. The idols were dropped off near the Crocodile farm adjacent to the Cauvery, from where Fire and Police department supervised the immersion. Over 500 Vinayaka idols were immersed with the aid of cranes in the Cauvery.