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Ganesh idols remain undisposed in multiple locations across Sattari, Goa
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 08:17 AM
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Authorities report that several Ganesh idols have not been dissolved in various parts of Sattari, raising concerns ahead of the post‑festival clean‑up.
The municipal and environmental officials in Sattari, a taluka in Goa, have confirmed that a number of Ganesh idols installed for the recent Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations remain undissolved across the region. The idols, typically immersed in water bodies after the festival, were found still standing in public spaces and near watercourses, prompting officials to issue a notice for immediate removal.
Local ward officers have begun a coordinated effort to collect the idols and ensure they are processed according to the state’s waste‑management guidelines. The delay in dissolution is being attributed to logistical challenges and a shortage of trained personnel to handle the large volume of idols.
Environmental groups have warned that leaving the idols unattended could lead to water pollution and health hazards, especially as the monsoon season approaches. The authorities have pledged to accelerate the clean‑up operation and have urged residents to cooperate by reporting any undisposed idols.
The incident underscores the recurring challenge faced by many Indian towns in balancing cultural traditions with environmental compliance during the Ganesh Chaturthi period.
Local ward officers have begun a coordinated effort to collect the idols and ensure they are processed according to the state’s waste‑management guidelines. The delay in dissolution is being attributed to logistical challenges and a shortage of trained personnel to handle the large volume of idols.
Environmental groups have warned that leaving the idols unattended could lead to water pollution and health hazards, especially as the monsoon season approaches. The authorities have pledged to accelerate the clean‑up operation and have urged residents to cooperate by reporting any undisposed idols.
The incident underscores the recurring challenge faced by many Indian towns in balancing cultural traditions with environmental compliance during the Ganesh Chaturthi period.