Archive · 15 Sep 2026
TMC Opens 132 Ganesh Idol Immersion Facilities Across Thane
The Thane Municipal Corporation is preparing for Ganeshotsav 2026.
It has created 132 places where people can immerse Ganesh idols.
These places include artificial lakes, tanks, creek ghats, collection centres and mobile trucks.
The facilities are spread across different parts of Thane.
They are meant to make immersion safer and easier for families.
They also help reduce crowding and pollution in natural water bodies.
The civic body wants people to use these special facilities instead of rivers, lakes or creeks.
It has asked devotees to dispose of idols and puja materials in an environmentally responsible way.
The Thane Municipal Corporation has arranged 132 designated immersion facilities for Ganeshotsav 2026.
Facilities include creek ghats, artificial lakes, immersion tanks, idol collection centres and mobile trucks.
The arrangements cover all civic ward committees, including Uthalsar, Kalwa, Mumbra, Diva and Wagle.
Residents are encouraged to use facilities near their homes to reduce pressure on natural water bodies.
The civic body has appealed for eco-friendly immersion and against dumping idols or puja material in natural water bodies.
- Who
- The Thane Municipal Corporation, Mayor Sharmila Pimpolkar and Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao.
- What
- The civic body has established 132 designated facilities for Ganesh idol immersion.
- When
- Ahead of Ganeshotsav 2026.
- Where
- Across Thane's civic ward committees, including creek locations, residential areas and public grounds.
- Why
- To provide safe and orderly immersion options, reduce pressure on natural water bodies and limit pollution.
- Event
- Ganeshotsav 2026
- Civic authority
- Thane Municipal Corporation
- Total facilities
- 132 designated immersion facilities
- Facility types
- Creek ghats, artificial lakes, immersion tanks, idol collection centres and mobile immersion trucks
- Covered area
- All civic ward committees in Thane
- Environmental appeal
- Devotees should avoid immersing idols and puja material directly in natural water bodies