ValpoiDue to these unusual circumstances this year, the processions that have been organized for the last several years were completely torn and the idols of Ganesh have been immersed. It was announced by the officials of the organisations that all the public Ganesha idols in Sattari taluka will be immersed in a day and a half.Similarly, while immersing the idols, the government had directed that strict implementation of itsguidelines should be followed and the police must keep a close watch.Accordingly, Valpoi
Public Ganesh Murti, Valpoi Police Station Ganesh Murti, Police Training GaneshMurti, Thane Sarvajanik Ganesh Murti and Keri Sarvajanik Ganesh Murti were immersed on Sundayevening.At this time, activists of various Ganeshotsav Mandals were present in small numbers. The idol of LordGanesha was taken to the immersion site at Masorde in a beautifully decorated vehicle with flowers andimmersion was performed.Similarly, breaking the tradition of immersion with great enthusiasm at Valpoi Police Training and PoliceStation, special care was taken not to violate social distancing norms. Similarly, according to sources, theidol of Thane Ganesh Bappa was sent off in the presence of a few activists. The Keri Ganesh idol was alsobid farewell.Meanwhile, according to sources in this regard, Ganesh idols worshipped in many villages of Sattaritaluka were sent off in a day and a half, which included a large number of idols. The tradition ofcelebrating the five-day festival in many villages had been a custom for many years. This year, however,due to the outbreak of the disease, this festival was celebrated in a limited way.It is understood that after making such an appeal by the government, Ganesh idols were sent off inmany villages with a one and a half days celebrations.
