Navi Mumbai: Kharghar Foundation To Collect, Recycle Broken Religious Idols
Navi Mumbai: The Sampurnam Seva Foundation will organise a collection drive for broken idols of deities and other religious articles in Kharghar on September 6, offering devotees an environmentally responsible way to respectfully dispose of items associated with their faith. The collection will be held from 11 am to 1 pm at Hyde Park, Sector 35G, Kharghar. The initiative, titled “Respect for…
Navi Mumbai's Sampurnam Seva Foundation plans to host a collection drive on September 6 for broken religious idols and other items in Kharghar. The event, titled "Respect for Faith, Protection of the Environment," will take place from 11 am to 1 pm at Hyde Park, Sector 35G, Kharghar. The foundation, active since 2019, aims to recycle damaged religious idols, pictures, and other worship-related articles in an environmentally safe manner.
After the uttar puja ritual, the idols will be segregated and sent for scientific recycling, ensuring a pollution-free process. A nominal fee of Rs 260 per kg will apply to mixed-material items, covering transportation, collection, and recycling expenses. Residents seeking more information can contact Jyoti Nadkarni at 9619989730 or 8850328225 or visit the foundation's website.
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