Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Times of India
The Times of India
National
TNN

Goa: Vhalshim locals reuse immersed idols’ clay in Bicholim

BICHOLIM: Villagers of Vhalshim in Bicholim have managed to reuse clay from the tank specially built for Ganesh idol immersions.

TOI had reported thatVhalshim locals started a practice of immersing Ganesh idols in a specially constructed water tank to curb river pollution as well as to minimise crowds.

Ward councillor Vijaykumar Natekar said that the clay will be removed from the tank and handed over to artisans free of cost for reuse. The flowers offered to the deity will be used as manure, the tank’s water will be removed, he said.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.