Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Bombay HC Orders Artificial Tanks for Idol Immersion
The Bombay High Court has said that for upcoming festivals, all idols that are six feet or less in height need to be put in artificial water tanks instead of natural bodies of water.
This rule starts with the Ganesh festival in August.
The court wants to protect the environment by minimizing the pollution caused by the immersion of idols.
The government is responsible for making sure this happens.
Also, a group of experts will be created to find ways to dissolve the idols in an environmentally safe way.
Bombay High Court mandates idol immersion in artificial tanks for upcoming festivals.
The order applies to idols up to six feet tall.
This ruling is effective from the Ganesh festival on August 27th.
The High Court instructed the government to ensure the policy's implementation.
An expert committee will be formed to explore eco-friendly idol dissolution methods.
- Who
- Bombay High Court
- What
- Bombay High Court mandates immersion of idols up to six feet in height in artificial tanks.
- When
- Effective from the Ganesh festival on August 27th until March next year.
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To minimize environmental impact during idol immersion.
Environmental Protection
Religious Practices
Environmental Impact vs. Convenience
Environmental Protection
Minimizing the impact of idol immersion on the environment.
Religious Practices
Potentially more expensive or inconvenient methods for idol immersion.
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Order
- Mandates immersion in artificial tanks
- Idol Height Limit
- Up to 6 feet
- Start Date
- August 27th
- Applicable Festivals
- Festivals requiring idol immersion
- Action
- Implementation of CPCB guidelines