Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Delhi prepares 81 artificial ponds for Ganesh idol immersion
Delhi has made 81 special ponds for people to immerse Ganesh idols.
These ponds are meant to keep the Yamuna and other water bodies cleaner.
People are being asked not to put idols, flowers or other puja materials into rivers or lakes.
The government has also created 110 collection centres for old or damaged idols and religious items.
Some collection centres will be at places such as temples.
Officials recommend idols made from natural clay or other materials that can break down safely.
They advise people to avoid Plaster of Paris idols and harmful chemical colours.
The ponds will have services such as lighting, security, medical help and cleaning.
The Ganesh festival ends on September 25, when many idols will be immersed.
Delhi has prepared 81 artificial ponds across all 13 revenue districts for Ganesh idol immersion.
The facilities are intended to discourage immersion in the Yamuna and other natural water bodies.
The government has established 110 collection centres for old or damaged idols and other religious materials.
Officials have arranged security, sanitation, lighting, medical aid, emergency response, traffic management and post-immersion cleaning.
The Ganesh festival runs from September 14 to September 25, with the main immersion day on September 25.
- Who
- The Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and Delhi residents observing the Ganesh festival.
- What
- The government has prepared 81 artificial immersion ponds and 110 collection centres for idols and religious materials.
- When
- The arrangements were reported on September 22; the festival runs from September 14 to September 25, with the main immersion day on September 25.
- Where
- Across Delhi’s 13 revenue districts, including areas such as Dwarka, Mayur Vihar, Rohini, Jaitpur, Mundka, Narela and Dilshad Garden.
- Why
- To provide organised places for religious practices while reducing pollution, litter and pressure on the Yamuna and other natural water bodies.
- Artificial ponds
- 81 ponds across Delhi’s 13 revenue districts
- Collection centres
- 110 centres for old or damaged idols and religious materials
- Main immersion day
- September 25, Anant Chaturdashi
- Immersion restriction
- Devotees were urged to avoid the Yamuna and other water bodies except designated sites
- Environmental guidance
- Use natural clay, biodegradable materials and natural colours; avoid Plaster of Paris and harmful chemical colours
- Facilities
- Security, sanitation, lighting, medical assistance, emergency response, traffic management, drinking water and fire safety
- Post-immersion work
- Idol remains and other material will be removed, followed by cleaning of the sites
