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Kolhapur Lights Up for Ganeshotsav: A City Transformed
13 Sep
Summary
- Kolhapur markets are vibrant with lights and decorations for Ganeshotsav.
- Families are creatively designing nature-themed settings for Ganesh idols.
- Kolhapur Municipal Corporation is installing artificial ponds for eco-friendly immersions.
Kolhapur has fully embraced the festive spirit as Ganeshotsav commences, transforming the city into a vibrant celebration. Markets, particularly around Papachi Ticket, are overflowing with a dazzling array of decorative items, including colourful makhars, ornate backdrops, and LED lights.
Shoppers are spoilt for choice with creative decorations like artificial vines and nature-themed elements, inspiring families to design unique settings for Lord Ganesha's idols. Idol makers are also experiencing brisk business as devotees collect Shadu clay idols for the occasion.
Complementing the home preparations, civic authorities are prioritizing an eco-friendly immersion process. The Kolhapur Municipal Corporation has installed artificial immersion ponds at 24 locations for initial immersions and further arrangements for September 19 and September 25.
This initiative upholds Kolhapur's tradition of avoiding river and lake immersions to prevent pollution. Meanwhile, traffic regulations have been enhanced in busy areas, and a petition with nearly one lakh student signatures is planned to advocate for a ban on high-decibel sound systems during the festival.
