Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Vijayawada Urges Residents to Celebrate Vinayaka Chavithi Eco-Friendly
Vijayawada officials asked people to celebrate Vinayaka Chavithi in a way that protects nature.
They encouraged families to use clay Ganesha idols.
Clay idols can cause less environmental damage.
People were told not to throw flowers or worship materials into drains or open spaces.
Instead, they should give the waste to sanitation workers.
The city plans to turn some flower waste into incense and dhoop sticks.
The Commissioner also said the public grievance meeting on Monday, September 14, would not take place.
People can bring their complaints to the next meeting.
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Commissioner HM Dhyanachandra urged residents to celebrate Vinayaka Chavithi with clay Ganesha idols.
The Commissioner said clay idols could help minimise environmental damage during the festival.
Residents were asked not to dump flowers, puja materials or other religious waste into drains or open spaces.
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation plans to use collected floral waste to make incense sticks and dhoop sticks.
The public grievance redressal forum scheduled for Monday, September 14, was cancelled because of the government holiday for Vinayaka Chavithi.
- Who
- Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Commissioner HM Dhyanachandra and the city’s residents.
- What
- Residents were urged to use clay Ganesha idols, dispose of religious waste properly and note the cancellation of a public grievance forum.
- When
- The appeal was made on Sunday; the cancelled forum was scheduled for Monday, September 14.
- Where
- Vijayawada.
- Why
- To reduce environmental damage, maintain cleanliness and account for the government holiday for Vinayaka Chavithi.
- Official
- HM Dhyanachandra, Commissioner of Vijayawada Municipal Corporation
- Festival
- Vinayaka Chavithi
- Preferred idols
- Clay Ganesha idols
- Waste guidance
- Hand flowers, puja materials and religious waste to sanitation personnel
- Planned recycling
- Collected floral waste will be used to make incense sticks and dhoop sticks
- Forum status
- The public grievance redressal forum on Monday, September 14, was cancelled
- Location
- Vijayawada