POP Ganesha Idols Seized in Annigeri

Udupi DC Urges Eco-Friendly Ganeshotsav, Bans PoP Idols - The Canara Post

Udupi, Aug 6, 2025: Udupi Deputy Commissioner Swaroopa T.K. has appealed to the public to celebrate the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival in an eco-friendly, harmonious, and devotional manner. He emphasized the importance of avoiding harmful materials and protecting water bodies during idol immersion. Chairing a preparatory meeting on law and order arrangements for the festival, held today at the Rajathadri DC office in Manipal, Swaroopa T.K. s…

POP Ganesha Idols Seized in Annigeri

Dharwad, Aug 6: Acting on the orders of the Honourable Deputy Commissioner, a special task force conducted an inspection in Annigeri town and seized 46 large Plaster of Paris (POP) Ganesha idols. These idols were being stored at the property of Shri Muttappa Kurthkoti, property numbers 1269/C and 1270/C, located in Haladota Oni. The inspection revealed that final touches and chemical-based painting were being carried out on the POP idols, which …