Peaceful Vinayagar Chathurthi celebrations in Pollachi as devotees celebrate in their homes

Coimbatore: The Tamil Nadu government has banned installation of Vinayagar idols and procession in public places on Ganesh Chathurthi due to increasing cases of COVID-19.

Coimbatore: The Tamil Nadu government has banned installation of Vinayagar idols and procession in public places on Ganesh Chathurthi due to increasing cases of COVID-19. Hence Hindus in and around Pollachi installed and worshiped small clay Ganesha idols at their own homes.



Children and adults alike celebrated the festival with fervour at their homes by offering kolukkattai and lighting lamps.



The revenue and police department warned people to not crowd in water sources while visarjan and warned of strict action in case of violation

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