Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Thane Civic Body Announces 132 Ganesh Immersion Facilities
Thane has prepared 132 places for people to immerse Ganesh idols during Ganeshotsav 2026.
These places include artificial lakes, water tanks, creek ghats, collection centers, and mobile trucks.
The facilities are spread across different parts of the city.
Some are located close to homes so families can perform rituals nearby.
City officials want people to use these designated places.
They have asked residents not to pollute natural water bodies.
The plan is meant to make immersions safer and more organized.
It is also designed to reduce harm to the environment.
Thane Municipal Corporation has established 132 designated immersion arrangements for Ganeshotsav 2026.
Facilities include creek ghats, artificial lakes, immersion tanks, idol collection centers, and mobile trucks.
Arrangements have been distributed across all civic ward committees, including locations near residential areas.
Mayor Sharmila Pimpolkar and Commissioner Saurabh Rao urged citizens to avoid polluting natural water bodies.
The facilities are intended to support safe, disciplined, and environmentally sustainable idol immersions.
- Who
- The Thane Municipal Corporation, Mayor Sharmila Pimpolkar, Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao, and Ganesh devotees.
- What
- The civic body has established 132 designated arrangements for Ganesh idol immersions.
- When
- Ganeshotsav 2026.
- Where
- Across Thane’s civic ward committees, including creek ghats, artificial lakes, immersion tanks, collection centers, and mobile truck locations.
- Why
- To ensure safe, disciplined, convenient, and environmentally sustainable immersions while reducing pollution of natural water bodies.
- Organizing authority
- Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC)
- Total arrangements
- 132 designated immersion arrangements
- Facility types
- Natural creek ghats, artificial lakes, localized water tanks, collection centers, and mobile trucks
- Coverage
- All civic ward committees in Thane
- Public appeal
- Residents were urged to use designated facilities and avoid polluting natural water bodies.
- Festival
- Ganeshotsav 2026
- Officials cited
- Mayor Sharmila Pimpolkar and Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao