Water scarcity in KC Canal hits Ganesh immersion.
Highlights: Blocking of water in the Sunkesula reservoir by placing sand bags has invited widespread criticism from various sections in Kurnool Because of the scanty water many idols are remaining afloat and devotees have been trying to destroy such idols The idols are slowly making their way to the immersion spot at Vinayak Ghat near the canal.
After Bakrid on Saturday, the ‘Shoba yatra’ took off at 10 am after the namaz.
At around 4 pm, Deputy Chief Minister K E Krishnamurthy formally launched the ‘nimajjanotsavam.
Hundreds of volunteers took part in the yatra in the presence of heavy police security.
With the immersion, organisers struggling to complete the process by noon on Sunday, many idols remained out of the canal water.
Huge Ganesh idols made of Plaster of Paris Ganesh have been installed despite the residents facing difficulties in securing even drinking water, because of the continuing scanty rainfall and lack of vision of officials to make suitable arrangements.
Despite such problems, people have been taking pains to tastefully decorate hundreds of idols at mandapams.
The Ganesh Navaratri celebrations continue from three to 11 days depending on the convenience of the residents.
Irrespective of caste and community, both the young and elderly are seen keenly taking part in the immersion.