5 lakh idols of Ganesh immersed in the last five days in city

BENGALURU: Over the past five days, Bengaluru has witnessed the immersion of approximately five lakh Ganesha idols in lakes,including specially constructed kalyanis (immersion tanks) and mobile tanks.

A total of 2.19 lakh idols were immersed on August 27, 73,959 idols on August 28, 1.14 lakh idols on August 29, 54,653 idols on August 30, and 40,000 idols on August 31.

This year’s immersion numbers are slightly lower compared to last year, when around six lakh Ganesha idols were immersed. The Ganesha idol market is estimated to have generated around Rs 250 crore in business.