Bengaluru prepares for Ganesh Chaturthi with enhanced idol immersion facilities: Report

Bengaluru has deployed 462 mobile tankers and designated 41 lakes for Ganesh idol immersions ahead of the festival.

Published on: Sep 6, 2024, 19:00:20 IST

By Yamini C S

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As Bengaluru gears up for the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities tomorrow, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), which is the civic administrative body governing the city, has announced extensive arrangements to facilitate idol immersions across the city.

Alongside, a meat sale ban and new electricity safety protocols have been implemented to ensure a smooth and respectful celebration. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

In a bid to manage the large influx of Ganesh idols and ensure environmental safety, the BBMP has deployed 462 mobile tankers strategically across Bengaluru, the Deccan Herald reported. Residents can utilize these tankers for immersion or visit one of the 41 designated lakes and temporary Kalyanis set up for this purpose.

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The East zone has been allocated the highest number of mobile tankers, with 138 units, followed by the West zone, which has 84, the report noted. To streamline the setup of Ganesh pandals, the BBMP has established 63 single-window centres where organizers must secure permits. A dedicated team, including BBMP officials, police, and Bescom representatives, will oversee the inspection and approval process for pandal locations, the publication added.

For those seeking the nearest mobile tanker for idol immersion, the BBMP has also provided an online resource at https://apps.bbmpgov.in/ganesh2024/.

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In conjunction with these preparations, the BBMP has also announced a ban on the sale and slaughter of meat on September 7, aligning with the city’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. This directive, issued by the BBMP’s animal advisory board, aims to respect the cultural and religious significance of the festival.

Additionally, the Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has introduced new safety protocols to ensure the safe and efficient use of electricity during the festival. These measures are part of a broader effort to enhance public safety and facilitate a smooth celebration for all residents.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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