Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Bombay High Court Permits Sea Immersion of Tall Ganpati Idols
The Bombay High Court made a decision that allows large statues of the god Ganesha to be put into the sea during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
This is good news for the groups that organize the festival because they can now do things the way they always have.
They said that putting these large statues in artificial tanks wouldn't work.
Some groups are also trying to use materials that are better for the environment.
Bombay High Court allowed immersion of tall Ganpati idols in the sea.
The ruling provides relief for mandals, allowing them to continue traditional celebrations.
Artificial tanks were deemed unsuitable for tall idols due to their composition.
Some mandals have proactively switched to eco-friendly materials.
The High Court's decision provides much-needed clarity for organizers.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, Ganpati mandals
- What
- Bombay High Court ruling on idol immersion.
- When
- Ganesh Chaturthi festival
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To allow for traditional celebrations involving large idols.
Environmental Concerns
Traditional Celebrations
Material Used
Environmental Concerns
Environmentalists
Traditional Celebrations
Ganpati Mandals
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Event
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Idol Type
- Plaster of Paris (PoP) and Clay
- Issue
- Idol Immersion
- Relief For
- Ganpati Mandals
Sources
Ganeshotsav 2025: BMC Appoints Consultant For Scientific Disposal PoP Idols
Mumbai: Ganesh Mandals Object To BMC's ₹15,000 Fine For Potholes Made While Moving Large Idols
Pune: Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Mandal Begins Ganeshotsav With Traditional Vasapujan Ceremony