Guidelines issued for Vinayaka idol set up and immersion in Namakkal

District Collector S. Durgamoorthi issued tips that must be adopted on Vinayaka idol set up and immersion through the Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations.

In a launch, the Collector mentioned the organisers should apply for a no-objection certificates prematurely from the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) involved to put in the Vinayaka idol. When planning to take the Vinayaka idol in a procession for immersion, it’s essential to establish locations alongside the procession route prematurely that won’t disturb individuals of different religions. Idols manufactured from clay/unbaked and free from any chemical components and constituted of environmentally pleasant uncooked supplies resembling tapioca starch and stable waste from the rice mill must be used for worship.

The use of polluting chemical substances resembling plaster of paris, which has been banned by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and the Central Pollution Control Board, must be prevented. Those who set up idols ought to erect momentary constructions utilizing fireproof supplies, the Collector added.

The organisers of the idols ought to guarantee sufficient first help and emergency medical services, the Collector mentioned and added that solely non-flammable supplies must be saved across the space the place the idol was situated. The top of the idol shouldn’t be raised above 10 toes. Avoid erecting idols close to spiritual locations, hospitals, and academic establishments. Loudspeakers must be used just for two hours every throughout morning and night worship instances.

The organisers should be sure that they didn’t enable any unlawful actions through the set up of idols. The perform mustn’t embody commercials associated to any spiritual chief or political occasion. An idol safety committee must be fashioned and the committee ought to have at the very least two individuals to observe the idol around the clock. Generators must be utilized in case of energy outages. Acts resembling chanting slogans, hating, or denigrating individuals of different religions usually are not permitted. Idols must be immersed solely within the locations recognized and specified by the officers.

In Namakkal district, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has granted permission solely within the river basins at 4 locations: Komarapalayam, Pallipalayam, Mohanur, and Paramathi Velur. Steps must be taken to dissolve the idols inside 5 days of the set up. Vehicles resembling mini lorries and tractors, must be used to move the idols, Ms. Durgamoorthi added.

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