Archive · 23 Jul 2025
HC Considers Artificial Tanks for Ganesh Idol Immersion
The Bombay High Court is talking to the government about how to handle the Ganesh idol immersions to protect the environment.
They are worried that putting large idols into natural water can be harmful.
The court wants the government to think about letting bigger idols be put in special artificial tanks instead.
The government says that it might be difficult to do this, because the idols don't dissolve quickly.
The court has asked the government to think about making the tanks deeper and will discuss the issue again later.
Bombay High Court is questioning the Maharashtra government about immersing large Ganesh idols in artificial tanks.
The court is concerned about environmental hazards from immersing idols over 5 feet in natural water bodies.
New government guidelines restrict immersing PoP idols under 5 feet in height to artificial tanks.
The court is considering raising the height limit for immersion in artificial tanks to 7 or 8 feet.
The court has requested the state and BMC to explore creating deeper artificial tanks.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, Maharashtra government, and BMC.
- What
- The Bombay High Court is discussing the immersion of Ganesh idols.
- When
- The hearing was held recently, with the next hearing scheduled for July 24.
- Where
- Bombay High Court in Maharashtra.
- Why
- To address environmental concerns from idol immersion.
Environmental Concerns
Practical Challenges
Idol Immersion
Environmental Concerns
Natural water bodies should be protected from potential pollution.
Practical Challenges
Limited space and feasibility of deep tanks for immersion.
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Issue
- Immersion of Ganesh idols
- Height Limit
- Court is considering 7-8 feet for artificial tanks
- Idols under 5 feet
- Must be immersed in artificial tanks
- Idols in Mumbai
- 1,195,306 idols up to 5 feet height, 3865 idols ranging between 5 to 10 feet height and 3998 idols exceeding 10 feet height