Sangamner : Administration does not release water in river for idol immersion

Nij Bhadrapad Shukla 1, Kaliyug Varsha 5114

 

  • Devout ‘Mandals’ boycott immersion of idols to prevent desecration !
  • No heed paid to requests
  • Revenue Minister advises Hindus
  • Guardian Minister keeps mum

Nagar (Maharashtra) : Despite requesting the Administrative officers on number of occasions, they refused to release water in Pravara River. Lack of adequate water can lead to desecration of idols; therefore, the local devout Ganeshotsava Mandals boycotted immersion of idols. As a result, the Mandals have not immersed idols even after Anant Chaturdashi.  (Congratulations to devout Ganesh Mandals from Sangamner (Dist. Nagar) for taking steps to prevent desecration of idols ! – Editor SP)

1. In the year 2010, holes were dug in the river bed for immersion of Ganesh idols. Later, as the water level receded, the holes were filled with sand thus hurting religious sentiments of Hindus. 

2. A representation was therefore, submitted to the District Collector one month prior to Ganesh Festival by the local Festival Committee requesting for release of water for immersion of idols during the festival.  ( All should follow the example of Ganesh Mandals at Sanganmer for taking care to prevent desecration of idols ! – Editor SP)   

3. A meeting of ‘Peace Committee’ was held in the presence of Zonal officer, Mr. Sandip Nichit on 27th September. In this meeting, Ganeshotsava Mandals were granted permission to play music till 12.00 in the night for two days; but no decision was taken regarding immersion of idols.

4. Thereafter, the Festival Committee and representatives of first 16 famous Ganesh Mandals met Revenue Minister, Mr. Balasaheb Thorat. A representation was also given to him that Ganesh idols would not be immersed if water was not released in the river.  He, however, didn’t say anything about water. He made an appeal to Hindus that the Mandals should immerse Ganesh idols.

5. The Guardian Minister of the District, Mr. Babanrao Pachpute has observed silence in the matter.

6. The enraged Ganesh Mandals have taken a firm stand that immersion will not be done till water is not released in the river.

7. They have been joined by local residents as many of them have brought their idols and kept them with the idols of Mandals in the pandals; but the administration has taken no cognizance of the boycott; therefore, thee atmosphere is charged with anger.

Source : Dainik Sanatan Prabhat

 

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