District administrations identify 29 irrigation tanks for idol immersion as part of Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations
As part of safety measures, the police team will also ensure that idol immersion takes place near the bund of the lakes
The district administration in Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, and Tiruvannamalai districts has identified 29 water bodies, primarily irrigation tanks maintained by the Water Resources Department, for idol immersion during the Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations. To ensure the safety of participants, encroachments, such as roadside shops and extensions, along the procession routes will be demolished.
Corporation officials have also pledged to erect wooden barricades near the water bodies and pathways. A team of police personnel will be present in the identified water bodies during idol immersion to maintain safety. Strict guidelines have been issued to organizers to prevent water contamination, as most of these lakes are used for irrigation and groundwater recharge.
In Tiruvannamalai district, 11 water bodies, including Thamarai Kulam and Polur lake, are designated for immersion. Ranipet, Ranipet, Arcot, and Arakkonam towns will host two water bodies each, while Tirupattur district will allow six lakes for immersion. Vellore and Gudiyatham towns will permit four lakes for the purpose. The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has specified that idols made of natural, biodegradable materials without toxic or non-biodegradable materials should be used for safe immersion.
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