Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Maharashtra to Immerse Large Ganesh Idols in Sea
The government of Maharashtra has told the Bombay High Court how they plan to handle the immersion of Ganesh idols during the upcoming Ganeshotsav festival.
The court had asked for clarification.
Smaller, household idols will go into artificial ponds.
Bigger idols, often made by community groups, will go into the sea, but the government will take care to protect the environment.
This follows the court lifting a ban on certain types of idols.
Maharashtra government submitted an affidavit to the Bombay High Court.
The affidavit clarifies the plan for Ganesh idol immersion during Ganeshotsav.
Domestic Ganesh idols of a certain height will be immersed in artificial ponds.
Large idols will be immersed in the sea with environmental precautions.
The Bombay High Court had previously lifted a ban on PoP idol sales.
- Who
- Maharashtra government and Bombay High Court.
- What
- Maharashtra government clarified plans for Ganesh idol immersion during Ganeshotsav.
- When
- The clarification was submitted on Wednesday.
- Where
- Bombay High Court, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To clarify the idol immersion process during the Ganeshotsav festival following court's directive.
Environmental Concerns
Government's Stance
Environmental Impact
Environmental Concerns
Concerns over the environmental impact of immersing idols in natural water bodies.
Government's Stance
The government will take necessary environmental precautions to minimize any harm.
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Government
- Maharashtra government
- Festival
- Ganeshotsav
- Idol Type
- Ganesh idols
- Immersion for Large Idols
- Sea
- Immersion for Small Idols
- Artificial Ponds