In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Bhayandar-based Vasudev Dham Society has built a permanent immersion tank within its premises, ensuring residents can perform Ganpati Visarjan without stepping outside. Alongside, the society has also made it mandatory for members to bring only eco-friendly idols, aiming to cut down on pollution during the festival.

The tank, measuring five feet in depth and four feet in width, is open to all residents of the Salasar Brijbhoomi Complex near Maxus Mall, where around 100 families live. Most of them welcome Ganpati idols to their homes every year. The society also runs a mandal, which hosts a five-day celebration with cultural programmes.

Chairman Lalchand Saraf told mid-day, “We have created a fixed tank for Ganpati Visarjan, which will be used every year. Since 2005, we have celebrated Ganpati in our society. This is our 21st year, and we want to ensure no member faces inconvenience during Visarjan.”