Minister Krishna Byre Gowda appealed to the youth to avoid using plaster of Paris (POP) Ganpati idols and urged them to protect Bengaluru’s water resources. He said the use of POP idols during the festival could harm water bodies and described the practice as disrespectful to Lord Ganesha.
He said festivals are meant to bring happiness, especially to the younger generation, and should be celebrated responsibly. Recalling traditional practices, the minister said that when he was young, people used to make Ganpati idols from cow dung and worship them.
He urged the youth to cooperate and celebrate the festival without using POP idols while ensuring that Bengaluru’s water resources are protected.