Chennai, Sep 9: Tamil Nadu is gearing up for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, with Hindu Munnani planning to install Ganesh idols at around 1.5 lakh locations across the state.
The festival is expected to bring communities together in cities, towns and villages, with volunteers and local organisers preparing for idol installations, prayers and immersion processions.
In Chennai, arrangements are being made for idol installations at around 5,501 locations. Local teams are working on preparations and coordinating with authorities to ensure that celebrations and processions are conducted smoothly.
Organisers have also urged local teams to remain mindful of the public while conducting processions and other activities. Coordination with authorities will be important to manage traffic, crowds and immersion-related arrangements.
Environmental concerns are also being kept in focus, with emphasis on responsible immersion practices and the use of materials that can reduce the impact on water bodies.
The preparations across the state reflect the scale of participation expected during the festival. From neighbourhood worship programmes to immersion processions, communities are getting ready to celebrate the occasion with enthusiasm.
Organisers are aiming to ensure that the festivities remain peaceful, orderly and respectful of the wider public while allowing people to take part in the celebrations.
