108 Vinayagar Idols Consecrated in Valparai for Ganesh Chaturthi

In Valparai, Coimbatore district, 108 Vinayagar idols were consecrated and distributed to estate areas for Ganesh Chaturthi. The idols will be immersed in Nadumalai River on September 15.


Coimbatore: In preparation for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, 108 Vinayagar idols were consecrated and transported to various estate areas in Valparai, Coimbatore district. The idols are scheduled to be immersed in the Nadumalai River on September 15.

The consecration ceremony took place at the Subramaniya Swamy Temple in Valparai, where all 108 idols were brought together. After the ritual, the idols were distributed to different estate areas, each being transported in separate vehicles.

A special Vinayagar idol, known as the Mumbai Raja Vinayagar, has been placed in the Valparai Children's Park area. Local residents have been offering prayers and performing pujas to this particular idol.

The distribution of these idols across various estates in Valparai signifies the widespread celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi in the region. This festival, which honors Lord Ganesha, is observed with great devotion and enthusiasm in many parts of India, including Tamil Nadu.

The immersion of the idols, scheduled for September 15 in the Nadumalai River, marks the culmination of the festival. This practice, known as Visarjan, symbolizes the departure of Lord Ganesha to his heavenly abode, taking with him the misfortunes of his devotees.

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