Immersion of 1500 Vinayagar idols today in Chennai
Posted on: 31/Aug/2017 1:03:32 PM
As more than 1500 idols of Lord Vinayagar are to be taken for immersion in various suburban localities in procession, 15000 police personnel have been deployed for protection on these Vinayagar processions.
The important nation-wide festival of Vinayagar Chathurthi was celebrated grandly on 25th August. On this occasion, idols of Lord Vinayagar were set up in more than 3000 locations.
More than 100 idols were immersed last Sunday. Around 1500 idols of Vinayagar, set up by more than 10 organisations including the Hindu Munnani, will be taken in procession for immersion today (Thursday, 31st August).
Accordingly, arrangements have been made in Pattinappakakkm, Neelankarai, Kasimedu, Thiruvotriyur, and Ennore.
In a press release by the Department of Police, it is informed that permission has been granted for several outfits to immerse the idols of Lord Vinayagar today (Thursday, 31st August). The routes to be taken are clearly outlined. Elaborate arrangements have been made by the Department of Police to take care and protect the various processions for the immersion.
Because of this, traffic has been diverted in Beach Road and some important roads where the processions are likely to move. The Police Department has recommended that the travellers/passengers should plan their movement accordingly as traffic will be very heavy between 2.00 PM and 8.00 PM.
15000 police personnel have been deployed to monitor and protect the immersion processions of Lord Vinayagar idols.
