The Hindu Makkal Katchi has started distributing clay ‘Vinayaka’ idols to the families celebrating Vinayaga Chathurthi at their houses traditionally, as part of its ‘Illamthorum Vinayagar’ campaign.
The HMK has decided to celebrate the Vinayaga Chathurthi this year in compliance with the Standard Operating Procedure of the Central and State governments to check the spread of COVID-19. It was decided to install medium-sized eco-friendly Vinayagar idols at selected houses in an area or village and distribute one-foot high clay Vinayagar idols to families in those areas for performing the pujas at their respective houses on August 22, according to an HMK office-bearer.
On Thursday, T. Gurumurthy, State Youth Wing general secretary, HMK, launched the distribution of the clay idols to families in and around Kumbakonam by handing over the clay idols to more than a dozen families at Karuppur hamlet near Kumbakonam.
Meanwhile, the Thanjavur District Administration has announced that the Revenue and Police department officials will be coordinating with the people for immersion of the Vinayagar idols installed at households. Disclosing this in a press release, Collector M. Govinda Rao has said the installation of Vinayagar idols in front of houses or on patta lands in full view of the public was also not allowed.
Meanwhile, the Tiruvarur District Administration has announced that installation of Vinayagar idols at public places and taking them in a procession for immersion in waterbodies will not be allowed.
You have reached your limit for free articles this month.
To get full access, please subscribe.
Already have an account ? Sign in
Show Less Plan
Subscription Benefits Include
Today's Paper
Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list.
Faster pages
Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly.
Unlimited Access
Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations.
Dashboard
A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences.
Personalised recommendations
A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes.
Briefing
We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day.
*Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper ,crossword, iPhone, iPad mobile applications and print. Our plans enhance your reading experience.
A letter from the Editor
Dear subscriber,
Thank you!
Your support for our journalism is invaluable. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings.
The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler.
We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda.
Suresh Nambath