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Ganesh Chaturthi: 27,564 idols immersed in artificial ponds in Mumbai
Updated On: 23 September, 2023 11:13 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai`s Ganesh Festival has taken a significant leap towards eco-friendliness this year. The festival, which is an integral part of Mumbai`s cultural identity, saw a notable increase in the adoption of eco-friendly practices during the immersion of Ganesh idols
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Immersion of Ganesh idol in artificial pond. File Pic/Shadab Khan
Mumbai`s Ganesh festival has taken a significant leap towards eco-friendliness this year. The festival, which is an integral part of Mumbai`s cultural identity, saw a notable increase in the adoption of eco-friendly practices during the immersion of Ganesh idols.
According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, a total of 27,564 household Ganesh idols were immersed in artificial ponds for the one-and-a-half-day celebration. This represents a substantial 22.98 per cent increase compared to 22,410 idols immersed in 2022.
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