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Elaborate arrangements for Vinayaka Chathurthi as over 2,300 idols permitted across Coimbatore district
The Coimbatore City Police and the Coimbatore District (Rural) Police are making elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of the Vinayaka Chathurthi celebrations across the district. A little over 2,300 large-size Vinayaka idols will be allowed for installation in public places across the district this year.
The city police have given permission for the installation of a total of 712 Vinayaka idols (three feet and above) at various locations, after scrutinising requests from political parties, Hindu organisations and other forums.
Coimbatore City Police Commissioner A. Saravana Sundar, Deputy Commissioners of Police N. Devanathan (North) and G. Karthikeyan (South) held discussions with stakeholders for the smooth conduct of the celebrations, processions and immersion of idols in waterbodies.
The city police on Wednesday held peace meetings with representatives from various jamaths and Hindu organisations in view of Vinayaka Chathurthi. Sources said BJP leader K. Annamalai is expected to take part in the celebrations at Thudiyalur in city limits.
Officials with the district police said a little over 1,600 Vinayaka idols would be permitted in rural limits. More than 1,700 large-size idols were immersed in various waterbodies in the rural areas last year.
Coimbatore District Superintendent of Police K. Karthikeyan was overseeing the arrangements in coordination with officials in the six sub-divisions – Pollachi, Valparai, Periyanaickenpalayam, Perur, Karumathampatti and Mettupalayam.
