Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Delhi Sets Up Idol Collection Centres, Ganesh Immersion Ponds
Delhi is making special places where people can take old or broken idols.
There will be 110 collection centres for idols and other religious materials.
The city is also preparing 81 ponds for immersing Ganesh idols during the festival.
These places will have cleaning, lighting, safety and medical arrangements.
People are being asked not to put idols, flowers or religious items into the Yamuna or other water bodies.
The government says eco-friendly idols are better for nature.
It advises people to avoid Plaster of Paris and harmful chemical colours.
Officials will remove the remains and clean the sites after the celebrations.
The Delhi government is establishing 110 centres for old or damaged idols and religious materials.
Officials have prepared 81 artificial immersion ponds at identified locations across Delhi.
The facilities will provide security, sanitation, lighting, medical assistance and emergency arrangements.
Residents are being urged to use designated sites instead of immersing idols or religious materials in the Yamuna or other water bodies.
The government recommends eco-friendly idols and discourages Plaster of Paris, harmful colours and damaging decorative materials.
- Who
- The Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is organising the arrangements.
- What
- It is establishing 110 collection centres and preparing 81 artificial immersion ponds for Ganesh idols.
- When
- The arrangements are being made for the upcoming festival season and will also support idol disposal beyond the festival period.
- Where
- At identified locations across Delhi, including suitable sites such as temples and locations coordinated across 13 revenue districts.
- Why
- To provide an organised alternative for disposing of religious materials and to reduce pollution, public-space waste and damage to water bodies.
- Collection centres
- 110 designated centres for old or damaged idols and other religious materials
- Artificial immersion ponds
- 81 identified locations prepared for Ganesh idol immersion
- Coordination
- Preparations are being coordinated across all 13 revenue districts
- Site facilities
- Security, sanitation, lighting, medical assistance, emergency measures, traffic management and environmental protection
- Public guidance
- Devotees are urged to use designated centres and artificial immersion sites rather than roadsides, parks, drains or water bodies
- Environmental guidance
- Residents are encouraged to use eco-friendly idols and avoid Plaster of Paris and harmful chemical colours
- Reported figure discrepancy
- One article headline refers to 121 centres, but its article text and the other report state 110
